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Waning gibbous Moon
More than half lit, now on the left (Northern Hemisphere), with the dark edge growing from the right. It is often seen in the western sky in the morning.
The Moon is a waning gibbous now, 64% lit. The next waning gibbous runs from the full moon on Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 12:12 AM ET to the last quarter on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 3:28 PM ET.
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Next waning gibbous dates
| Dates (Eastern) | Between |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 – Nov 1 | Full Moon → last quarter |
| Nov 24 – Dec 1 | Full Moon → last quarter |
| Dec 23 – Dec 30 | Full Moon → last quarter |
When to see it
Rises in mid-evening, sets in mid-morning. Rises after dark, so evenings start dark and the Moon dominates the late night and dawn.
Illumination: 99–51%, shrinking. It lasts about six days, between the full moon and the last quarter.
Waning gibbous meaning in astrology
Astrologers read the waning gibbous (also called disseminating) as the time to share and teach what the cycle has produced, and to give thanks.
Born under a waning gibbous Moon, you are associated with sharing: teaching, explaining and passing on what you have learned.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a waning gibbous Moon?
More than half lit, now on the left (Northern Hemisphere), with the dark edge growing from the right. It is often seen in the western sky in the morning. Illumination: 99–51%, shrinking.
When is the next waning gibbous?
Now. The next waning gibbous runs from the full moon on Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 12:12 AM ET to the last quarter on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 3:28 PM ET.
When does a waning gibbous rise and set?
Rises in mid-evening, sets in mid-morning. Rises after dark, so evenings start dark and the Moon dominates the late night and dawn.
What does a waning gibbous mean in astrology?
Astrologers read the waning gibbous (also called disseminating) as the time to share and teach what the cycle has produced, and to give thanks. Born under a waning gibbous Moon, you are associated with sharing: teaching, explaining and passing on what you have learned.
What comes before and after a waning gibbous?
Full Moon comes before it and last quarter after it.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.