Moon Phase on May 21, 2004

On Friday, May 21, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated and 2.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, May 21, 2004

Illumination5%
Moon age
2.1 days
First Quarter
in 5.8 days

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Moon Data for May 21, 2004

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.8%
Moon age
2.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
406,251 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 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, 2004

What was the moon phase on May 21, 2004?

On Friday, May 21, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 21, 2004?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 and Thursday, June 3, 2004.

Was there a new moon on May 21, 2004?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 and Thursday, June 17, 2004.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 21, 2004?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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