Moon Phase on May 16, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated and 26.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- New Moon
- in 3.2 days
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Moon Data for May 16, 2023
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 11.3%
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 376,430 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 16, 2023
What was the moon phase on May 16, 2023?
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 16, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 5, 2023 and Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Was there a new moon on May 16, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 20, 2023 and Friday, May 19, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 16, 2023?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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