Moon Phase on May 13, 2013

On Monday, May 13, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Monday, May 13, 2013

Illumination11%
Moon age
3.1 days
First Quarter
in 4.7 days

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Moon Data for May 13, 2013

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.8%
Moon age
3.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
405,813 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About May 13, 2013

What was the moon phase on May 13, 2013?

On Monday, May 13, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 13, 2013?

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

Was there a new moon on May 13, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 10, 2013 and Saturday, June 8, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 13, 2013?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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