Moon Phase on May 18, 1996

On Saturday, May 18, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 1.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Saturday, May 18, 1996

Illumination1%
Moon age
1.0 days
First Quarter
in 7.1 days

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Moon Data for May 18, 1996

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.2%
Moon age
1.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
397,251 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 18, 1996

What was the moon phase on May 18, 1996?

On Saturday, May 18, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 18, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 3, 1996 and Saturday, June 1, 1996.

Was there a new moon on May 18, 1996?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 17, 1996 and Sunday, June 16, 1996.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 18, 1996?

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

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