Moon Phase on June 5, 2002

On Wednesday, June 5, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated and 24.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, June 5, 2002

Illumination27%
Moon age
24.4 days
New Moon
in 5.5 days

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Moon Data for June 5, 2002

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
27.3%
Moon age
24.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
403,949 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 June 5, 2002

What was the moon phase on June 5, 2002?

On Wednesday, June 5, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 5, 2002?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, May 26, 2002 and Monday, June 24, 2002.

Was there a new moon on June 5, 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 June 5, 2002?

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

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