The sky on the night of October 27, 2026

Tonight's Moon

A waning Moon in Taurus

The Moon is 97% illuminated and near 22 degrees in Taurus. The last quarter Moon arrives in 5 days.

The waning Moon, whose lit portion is shrinking, rises late and remains until sunrise. Mercury appears to move backward in Scorpio and sits low just after sunset. Venus also appears to move backward, in Libra, and is currently hard to see in the Sun's glare. That backward motion is an apparent shift as seen from Earth.

In astrology, a waning Moon symbolizes sharing what you have received. For a little playful reflection, pass along something you learned today rather than treating the sky as a prediction.

Sign by sign

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  TaurusTonight's waning Moon sits in Taurus itself, putting this symbolic mood close to home. Try tidying the most cluttered spot in your room.
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  ScorpioScorpio faces the Moon from across the sky, an angle that invites a look from the other side. Tonight, send a reply you have been putting off.
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  LeoLeo sits at a right angle to the Moon, a symbolic nudge that feels a little demanding. Before bed, finish the smallest task you keep postponing.
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  AquariusAquarius sits at a right angle to the Moon, like a gentle push from the side. Before bed, clear a patch of space on your desk.
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  VirgoVirgo connects with the Moon in a broad triangular pattern, an angle read as easy and supportive. Tonight, recall something that went smoothly.
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  CapricornCapricorn connects with the Moon in a broad triangular pattern, a symbol of support without much strain. Tonight, write down something you feel grateful for.
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  CancerCancer sits two signs away from the Moon, a symbolically supportive angle with room for opportunity. Look up something you have been wondering about.
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  PiscesPisces meets the Moon at a gently supportive angle, like an invitation within reach. Put your phone down briefly tonight and look out at the sky.
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  LibraLibra sits at an off-center angle to the Moon, a symbolic prompt for a small adjustment. Revisit a plan that does not quite fit your schedule.
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  SagittariusSagittarius sits at a slanted, mismatched angle to the Moon, suggesting a little fine-tuning. Tonight, jot down a small inconvenience that keeps bothering you.
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  GeminiGemini sits beside the Moon's sign, like a neighbor standing shoulder to shoulder. Before bed, try slowly rolling your shoulders to loosen up.
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  AriesAries sits beside the Moon's sign, an angle that symbolically brings a small nagging concern into focus. Recall one thing you bought today and jot it down.