Moon Phase on May 29, 2017
On Monday, May 29, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated and 4.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, May 29, 2017
- Moon age
- 4.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for May 29, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 19.0%
- Moon age
- 4.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 367,488 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 29, 2017
What was the moon phase on May 29, 2017?
On Monday, May 29, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 19% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 29, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 and Friday, June 9, 2017.
Was there a new moon on May 29, 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 29, 2017?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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