Moon Phase on May 1, 2025

On Thursday, May 1, 2025 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated and 4.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Illumination19%
Moon age
4.2 days
First Quarter
in 3.1 days

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Moon Data for May 1, 2025

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.0%
Moon age
4.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
369,734 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 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 1, 2025

What was the moon phase on May 1, 2025?

On Thursday, May 1, 2025 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 1, 2025?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, April 13, 2025 and Monday, May 12, 2025.

Was there a new moon on May 1, 2025?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, April 27, 2025 and Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 1, 2025?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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