Moon Phase on May 16, 2021
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated and 4.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, May 16, 2021
- Moon age
- 4.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for May 16, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 19.0%
- Moon age
- 4.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 399,006 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 16, 2021
What was the moon phase on May 16, 2021?
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 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 16, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 and Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Was there a new moon on May 16, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 and Thursday, June 10, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 16, 2021?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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