Moon Phase on May 27, 2022
On Friday, May 27, 2022 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, May 27, 2022
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- New Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for May 27, 2022
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.3%
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 396,252 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 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 27, 2022
What was the moon phase on May 27, 2022?
On Friday, May 27, 2022 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 27, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 16, 2022 and Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Was there a new moon on May 27, 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 27, 2022?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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