Moon Phase on May 31, 1997

On Saturday, May 31, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated and 24.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, May 31, 1997

Illumination26%
Moon age
24.5 days
New Moon
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for May 31, 1997

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
26.2%
Moon age
24.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
371,050 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 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 31, 1997

What was the moon phase on May 31, 1997?

On Saturday, May 31, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 26% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 31, 1997?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, May 22, 1997 and Friday, June 20, 1997.

Was there a new moon on May 31, 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 31, 1997?

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

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