Moon Phase on May 23, 1996
On Thursday, May 23, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, May 23, 1996
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for May 23, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 30.7%
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 404,671 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 23, 1996
What was the moon phase on May 23, 1996?
On Thursday, May 23, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 23, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 3, 1996 and Saturday, June 1, 1996.
Was there a new moon on May 23, 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 23, 1996?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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