Moon phases transition from Waning Crescent to New Moon

The Moon is transitioning from a Waning Crescent phase to a New Moon phase in early October 2026. On October 9, the Moon is in a Waning Crescent phase with approximately 2% of its surface visible. By October 10, it reaches the New Moon phase, where 0% of its surface is visible because the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

The next Full Moon is expected to occur on October 25 or 26, depending on the observer's timezone. Lunar phases are determined by the Moon's 29.5-day orbit around Earth, which changes its position relative to the Sun and Earth, altering the amount of illuminated surface visible from our planet.