Moon Phase on May 8, 2013

On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.1 days
New Moon
in 1.5 days

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Moon Data for May 8, 2013

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.2%
Moon age
28.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
396,939 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 8, 2013

What was the moon phase on May 8, 2013?

On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 8, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 25, 2013 and Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Was there a new moon on May 8, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 and Friday, May 10, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 8, 2013?

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

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