The lunar phase on Thursday, August 6, 2026 will be a Waning Crescent. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon will be 38% illuminated, 23.2 days old, and 79% of the way through the lunar cycle.
During the Waning Crescent phase, the illuminated sliver continues to shrink, nearing the end of the lunar cycle.
| Date: | August 6, 2026 |
| Moon Phase: | Waning Crescent |
| Illumination: | 38% |
| Age: | 23.2 Days |
| Longitude: | 58.0° |
| Moon Sign: | Taurus ♉ |
The next New Moon will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and the next Full Moon will be on Friday, August 28, 2026 (Sturgeon Moon).
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of August 2026.
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