The Crescent Moon Crest is a quest item in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. It is one of three crests needed to operate the moon dial in Castle Volkihar's courtyard and open the secret entrance into its ruins.
Quests
Chasing Echoes
Serana indicates her desire to locate her estranged mother, Valerica. She believes that she may have left a clue to her whereabouts somewhere in the courtyard of Castle Volkihar. The Dragonborn must travel with Serana and infiltrate the castle to discover the whereabouts of Valerica.
Locations
The Crescent Moon Crest can be found on the balcony on the east side of Castle Volkihar's courtyard, above Valerica's garden.