Moon Phase on May 15, 2013
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated and 4.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.7 days
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Moon Data for May 15, 2013
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 25.1%
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 403,932 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 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 15, 2013
What was the moon phase on May 15, 2013?
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 15, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 25, 2013 and Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Was there a new moon on May 15, 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 15, 2013?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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