Moon Phase on May 28, 2017

On Sunday, May 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Illumination11%
Moon age
3.1 days
First Quarter
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for May 28, 2017

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.7%
Moon age
3.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
362,690 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 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 28, 2017

What was the moon phase on May 28, 2017?

On Sunday, May 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 28, 2017?

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

Was there a new moon on May 28, 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 28, 2017?

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

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