Moon Phase on May 10, 2008

On Saturday, May 10, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated and 5.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Illumination32%
Moon age
5.7 days
First Quarter
in 1.7 days

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Moon Data for May 10, 2008

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.3%
Moon age
5.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
372,531 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 10, 2008

What was the moon phase on May 10, 2008?

On Saturday, May 10, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 32% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 10, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, April 20, 2008 and Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Was there a new moon on May 10, 2008?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, May 5, 2008 and Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 10, 2008?

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

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