Moon Phase on May 24, 2003

On Saturday, May 24, 2003 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, May 24, 2003

Illumination36%
Moon age
23.5 days
New Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for May 24, 2003

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
35.6%
Moon age
23.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
398,367 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 24, 2003

What was the moon phase on May 24, 2003?

On Saturday, May 24, 2003 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 24, 2003?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 16, 2003 and Saturday, June 14, 2003.

Was there a new moon on May 24, 2003?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, May 1, 2003 and Saturday, May 31, 2003.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 24, 2003?

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

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