Moon Phase on May 20, 2009

On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Illumination20%
Moon age
25.2 days
New Moon
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for May 20, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.9%
Moon age
25.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
382,785 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 20, 2009

What was the moon phase on May 20, 2009?

On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 20, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 9, 2009 and Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Was there a new moon on May 20, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 25, 2009 and Sunday, May 24, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 20, 2009?

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

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