Moon Phase on May 21, 1999
On Friday, May 21, 1999 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 42% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, May 21, 1999
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for May 21, 1999
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.4%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 381,750 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 21, 1999
What was the moon phase on May 21, 1999?
On Friday, May 21, 1999 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 21, 1999?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 30, 1999 and Sunday, May 30, 1999.
Was there a new moon on May 21, 1999?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, May 15, 1999 and Sunday, June 13, 1999.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 21, 1999?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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