Moon Phase on May 11, 2016
On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.2 days
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Moon Data for May 11, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 27.8%
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 379,485 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 11, 2016
What was the moon phase on May 11, 2016?
On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 11, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Was there a new moon on May 11, 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 11, 2016?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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