Moon Phase on May 22, 2009
On Friday, May 22, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, May 22, 2009
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- New Moon
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for May 22, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.7%
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 371,428 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.
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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 22, 2009
What was the moon phase on May 22, 2009?
On Friday, May 22, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 22, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 9, 2009 and Sunday, June 7, 2009.
Was there a new moon on May 22, 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 22, 2009?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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