Moon Phase on May 29, 1987
On Friday, May 29, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated and 1.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, May 29, 1987
- Moon age
- 1.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for May 29, 1987
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 3.5%
- Moon age
- 1.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 403,378 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About May 29, 1987
What was the moon phase on May 29, 1987?
On Friday, May 29, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 29, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 13, 1987 and Thursday, June 11, 1987.
Was there a new moon on May 29, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, May 27, 1987 and Friday, June 26, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 29, 1987?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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