Moon Phase on May 31, 2005

On Tuesday, May 31, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated and 23.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Illumination39%
Moon age
23.2 days
New Moon
in 6.4 days

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Moon Data for May 31, 2005

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
38.9%
Moon age
23.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
375,803 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 31, 2005

What was the moon phase on May 31, 2005?

On Tuesday, May 31, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 39% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 31, 2005?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 23, 2005 and Wednesday, June 22, 2005.

Was there a new moon on May 31, 2005?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, May 8, 2005 and Monday, June 6, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 31, 2005?

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

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