Moon Phase on May 31, 2025
On Saturday, May 31, 2025 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated and 4.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.7 days
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Moon Data for May 31, 2025
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 24.1%
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 380,733 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 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 31, 2025
What was the moon phase on May 31, 2025?
On Saturday, May 31, 2025 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 31, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 12, 2025 and Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Was there a new moon on May 31, 2025?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 and Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 31, 2025?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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