Moon Phase on May 18, 2012
On Friday, May 18, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, May 18, 2012
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- New Moon
- in 2.5 days
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Moon Data for May 18, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.5%
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 405,928 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 18, 2012
What was the moon phase on May 18, 2012?
On Friday, May 18, 2012 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 18, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, May 6, 2012 and Monday, June 4, 2012.
Was there a new moon on May 18, 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 18, 2012?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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