Moon Phase on May 23, 2017
On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- New Moon
- in 2.3 days
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Moon Data for May 23, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.2%
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 363,263 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 23, 2017
What was the moon phase on May 23, 2017?
On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 23, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 and Friday, June 9, 2017.
Was there a new moon on May 23, 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 23, 2017?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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