Moon Phase on May 27, 2014

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.3 days
New Moon
in 1.3 days

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Moon Data for May 27, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.8%
Moon age
28.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
388,255 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 27, 2014

What was the moon phase on May 27, 2014?

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 27, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 and Friday, June 13, 2014.

Was there a new moon on May 27, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 and Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 27, 2014?

The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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