Moon Phase on May 9, 2016
On Monday, May 9, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, May 9, 2016
- Moon age
- 3.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.2 days
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Moon Data for May 9, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 10.5%
- Moon age
- 3.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 367,574 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 9, 2016
What was the moon phase on May 9, 2016?
On Monday, May 9, 2016 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 9, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Was there a new moon on May 9, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 6, 2016 and Sunday, June 5, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 9, 2016?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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