Moon enters waning crescent on Oct 8 as new moon in Libra approaches

NASA’s tracker shows a thin waning crescent on Oct 8, while astrologers note a Libra new moon on Oct 10 that may affect star signs.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:16:08 GMT

NASA’s Daily Moon Guide recorded a waning crescent Moon on Thursday, Oct 8, 2026, with only about 6 % of its disc illuminated, according to Mashable. The next new moon, positioned in Libra, is set for Oct 10 at 11:50 a.m. EDT, as reported by Vogue.

What happened

On Oct 8 the Moon was in the waning crescent phase, meaning it is moving toward the new moon and only a narrow sliver of light is visible from Earth. Mashable noted that the Grimaldi Basin is the only feature discernible without aid, and that binoculars or a telescope are required for observation. Two days later, on Oct 10, the Moon will enter the new moon phase in the zodiac sign Libra, marking the start of a fresh lunar cycle.

What the reports add

Mashable cited NASA’s tracker for the exact illumination percentage (6 %) and identified the visible Grimaldi Basin. Vogue, on the other hand, focused on the astrological significance, specifying the exact time of the Libra new moon (11:50 a.m. EDT) and linking it to planetary positions such as Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Jupiter in Leo. The two outlets do not conflict; one describes the physical appearance, the other interprets symbolic meaning.

What was said

"The Moon is in the waning crescent phase, with 6% of its surface visible," Mashable reported, citing NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. Vogue wrote, "The New Moon in Libra arrives on October 10 at 11:50 a.m. EDT," and added that the alignment may bring "underlying issues in partnerships to light" because of Venus retrograde in Scorpio.

How it came about

The waning crescent follows a series of phases documented in Felo’s recent coverage of the September 20 waxing gibbous Moon (Moon Phase September 20 2026). As the lunar cycle progresses, the illuminated portion shrinks until the new moon on Oct 10, which astrologers view as a reset point for personal and relational themes.

Key facts

NASA’s tracker listed the Moon as a 6% waning crescent on Oct 8, 2026. (mashable.com)
The Grimaldi Basin is the only lunar feature visible to the naked eye on that date. (mashable.com)
The next new moon will occur in Libra on Oct 10 at 11:50 a.m. EDT. (vogue.com)
Venus retrograde in Scorpio began on Oct 3, influencing the Libra new moon interpretation. (vogue.com)