Moon Phase on May 23, 2022

On Monday, May 23, 2022 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 22.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Monday, May 23, 2022

Illumination42%
Moon age
22.9 days
New Moon
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for May 23, 2022

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
42.3%
Moon age
22.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
379,872 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 23, 2022

What was the moon phase on May 23, 2022?

On Monday, May 23, 2022 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 23, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 16, 2022 and Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Was there a new moon on May 23, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 30, 2022 and Monday, May 30, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 23, 2022?

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

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