Moon Phase on May 12, 1999

On Wednesday, May 12, 1999 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, May 12, 1999

Illumination13%
Moon age
26.1 days
New Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for May 12, 1999

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.2%
Moon age
26.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
365,928 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 12, 1999

What was the moon phase on May 12, 1999?

On Wednesday, May 12, 1999 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 12, 1999?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 30, 1999 and Sunday, May 30, 1999.

Was there a new moon on May 12, 1999?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 16, 1999 and Saturday, May 15, 1999.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 12, 1999?

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

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