Moon Phase on May 20, 2017

On Saturday, May 20, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Illumination35%
Moon age
23.6 days
New Moon
in 5.3 days

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Moon Data for May 20, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.8%
Moon age
23.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
380,334 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 20, 2017

What was the moon phase on May 20, 2017?

On Saturday, May 20, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 20, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 and Friday, June 9, 2017.

Was there a new moon on May 20, 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 20, 2017?

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

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