Moon Phase on May 25, 2011

On Wednesday, May 25, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 43% illuminated and 22.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Illumination43%
Moon age
22.8 days
New Moon
in 7.4 days

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Moon Data for May 25, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
43.3%
Moon age
22.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
402,767 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 25, 2011

What was the moon phase on May 25, 2011?

On Wednesday, May 25, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 25, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 and Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

Was there a new moon on May 25, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 and Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 25, 2011?

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

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