Moon Phase on May 24, 2020
On Sunday, May 24, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated and 1.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, May 24, 2020
- Moon age
- 1.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.6 days
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Moon Data for May 24, 2020
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 3.1%
- Moon age
- 1.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 392,085 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 24, 2020
What was the moon phase on May 24, 2020?
On Sunday, May 24, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 24, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, May 7, 2020 and Friday, June 5, 2020.
Was there a new moon on May 24, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 22, 2020 and Sunday, June 21, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 24, 2020?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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