Moon Phase on May 26, 2017
On Friday, May 26, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 0.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, May 26, 2017
- Moon age
- 0.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for May 26, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.9%
- Moon age
- 0.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 357,390 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 26, 2017
What was the moon phase on May 26, 2017?
On Friday, May 26, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 26, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 and Friday, June 9, 2017.
Was there a new moon on May 26, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, May 25, 2017 and Saturday, June 24, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 26, 2017?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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