Was October 22, 2026 a new moon in Santa Clara?
NO
No — the moon is a waxing gibbous, 88% lit and 11.5 days old, so the new moon was 11 days ago.
Why
- Moon 88% illuminated, waxing gibbous, 11.5 days into the cycle
- Next full moon: October 25, 2026
- Next new moon: November 9, 2026, 18 days away