Moon Phase on May 17, 2018
On Thursday, May 17, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, May 17, 2018
- Moon age
- 2.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.7 days
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Moon Data for May 17, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.7%
- Moon age
- 2.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 363,863 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 17, 2018
What was the moon phase on May 17, 2018?
On Thursday, May 17, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 17, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, April 30, 2018 and Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Was there a new moon on May 17, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 and Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 17, 2018?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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