Moon Phase on May 30, 1997
On Friday, May 30, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 37% illuminated and 23.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, May 30, 1997
- Moon age
- 23.4 days
- New Moon
- in 5.8 days
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Moon Data for May 30, 1997
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 36.8%
- Moon age
- 23.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 370,153 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 30, 1997
What was the moon phase on May 30, 1997?
On Friday, May 30, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 37% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 30, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, May 22, 1997 and Friday, June 20, 1997.
Was there a new moon on May 30, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 6, 1997 and Thursday, June 5, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 30, 1997?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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