Moon Phase on May 16, 1985

On Thursday, May 16, 1985 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated and 26.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, May 16, 1985

Illumination10%
Moon age
26.5 days
New Moon
in 3.4 days

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Moon Data for May 16, 1985

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
10.2%
Moon age
26.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
405,985 km

Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About May 16, 1985

What was the moon phase on May 16, 1985?

On Thursday, May 16, 1985 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 16, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 4, 1985 and Monday, June 3, 1985.

Was there a new moon on May 16, 1985?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 20, 1985 and Sunday, May 19, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 16, 1985?

The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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