Moon Phase on May 26, 2011
On Thursday, May 26, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated and 23.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, May 26, 2011
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for May 26, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 34.0%
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 404,493 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 26, 2011
What was the moon phase on May 26, 2011?
On Thursday, May 26, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 26, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 and Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Was there a new moon on May 26, 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 26, 2011?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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