Moon Phase on May 16, 1991

On Thursday, May 16, 1991 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated and 2.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, May 16, 1991

Illumination8%
Moon age
2.6 days
First Quarter
in 4.3 days

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Moon Data for May 16, 1991

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
7.8%
Moon age
2.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
361,142 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 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 16, 1991

What was the moon phase on May 16, 1991?

On Thursday, May 16, 1991 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 16, 1991?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, April 28, 1991 and Tuesday, May 28, 1991.

Was there a new moon on May 16, 1991?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 14, 1991 and Wednesday, June 12, 1991.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 16, 1991?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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