Moon Phase on May 15, 2012

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated and 24.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Illumination25%
Moon age
24.6 days
New Moon
in 5.5 days

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Moon Data for May 15, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
25.2%
Moon age
24.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces → Aries
Distance from Earth
399,361 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 15, 2012

What was the moon phase on May 15, 2012?

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 15, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, May 6, 2012 and Monday, June 4, 2012.

Was there a new moon on May 15, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 21, 2012 and Sunday, May 20, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 15, 2012?

The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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