Moon Phase on May 21, 1987
On Thursday, May 21, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, May 21, 1987
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.1 days
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Moon Data for May 21, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.5%
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 377,737 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.
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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 21, 1987
What was the moon phase on May 21, 1987?
On Thursday, May 21, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 21, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 13, 1987 and Thursday, June 11, 1987.
Was there a new moon on May 21, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, April 28, 1987 and Wednesday, May 27, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 21, 1987?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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