Moon Phase on May 21, 1990
On Monday, May 21, 1990 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, May 21, 1990
- Moon age
- 26.1 days
- New Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for May 21, 1990
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 13.3%
- Moon age
- 26.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 363,548 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, 1990
What was the moon phase on May 21, 1990?
On Monday, May 21, 1990 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 21, 1990?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 9, 1990 and Friday, June 8, 1990.
Was there a new moon on May 21, 1990?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 25, 1990 and Thursday, May 24, 1990.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 21, 1990?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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