Moon Phase on May 8, 2021

On Saturday, May 8, 2021 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated and 26.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Illumination10%
Moon age
26.6 days
New Moon
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for May 8, 2021

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
9.7%
Moon age
26.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
402,517 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 8, 2021

What was the moon phase on May 8, 2021?

On Saturday, May 8, 2021 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 8, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 and Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Was there a new moon on May 8, 2021?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, April 12, 2021 and Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 8, 2021?

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

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