Moon Phase on May 15, 2002
On Wednesday, May 15, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated and 2.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, May 15, 2002
- Moon age
- 2.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for May 15, 2002
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 9.5%
- Moon age
- 2.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 386,443 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 15, 2002
What was the moon phase on May 15, 2002?
On Wednesday, May 15, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 15, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 27, 2002 and Sunday, May 26, 2002.
Was there a new moon on May 15, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, May 12, 2002 and Monday, June 10, 2002.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 15, 2002?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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