Moon phase tonight
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Moon phase on October 17
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Waxing Crescent
37% illuminated · 6.1 days into the lunar cycle
Illumination
37%
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Next Full Moon
Oct 269d away
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Next New Moon
Nov 923d away
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Sky-watching conditions
With 37% of the moon lit, expect minimal moonlight interference — good conditions for aurora and deep-sky viewing. Check the aurora forecast for tonight's Kp index and visibility odds.