Moon Phase on May 19, 2020

On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated and 26.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Illumination10%
Moon age
26.6 days
New Moon
in 3.2 days

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Moon Data for May 19, 2020

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
9.7%
Moon age
26.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
404,887 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 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 19, 2020

What was the moon phase on May 19, 2020?

On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 19, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, May 7, 2020 and Friday, June 5, 2020.

Was there a new moon on May 19, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 23, 2020 and Friday, May 22, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 19, 2020?

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

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