Moon Phase on May 1, 2017
On Monday, May 1, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated and 5.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, May 1, 2017
- Moon age
- 5.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.6 days
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Moon Data for May 1, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 32.4%
- Moon age
- 5.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 370,043 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 1, 2017
What was the moon phase on May 1, 2017?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 32% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 1, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and Wednesday, May 10, 2017.
Was there a new moon on May 1, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and Thursday, May 25, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 1, 2017?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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