Moon Phase on May 17, 2015

On Sunday, May 17, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Illumination1%
Moon age
28.8 days
New Moon
in 0.7 days

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Moon Data for May 17, 2015

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
0.7%
Moon age
28.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
369,644 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 17, 2015

What was the moon phase on May 17, 2015?

On Sunday, May 17, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 17, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 4, 2015 and Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

Was there a new moon on May 17, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 18, 2015 and Monday, May 18, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 17, 2015?

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

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