Moon Phase on May 6, 2024
On Monday, May 6, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated and 27.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, May 6, 2024
- Moon age
- 27.7 days
- New Moon
- in 1.6 days
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Moon Data for May 6, 2024
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 3.8%
- Moon age
- 27.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 363,396 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 6, 2024
What was the moon phase on May 6, 2024?
On Monday, May 6, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 6, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 and Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Was there a new moon on May 6, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, April 8, 2024 and Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 6, 2024?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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