Moon Phase on May 3, 2016
On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
- Moon age
- 25.7 days
- New Moon
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for May 3, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 15.7%
- Moon age
- 25.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 364,079 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 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 3, 2016
What was the moon phase on May 3, 2016?
On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 3, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Was there a new moon on May 3, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 7, 2016 and Friday, May 6, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 3, 2016?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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