Moon Phase on May 14, 2026

On Thursday, May 14, 2026 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Illumination8%
Moon age
26.9 days
New Moon
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for May 14, 2026

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.0%
Moon age
26.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
366,444 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 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 14, 2026

What was the moon phase on May 14, 2026?

On Thursday, May 14, 2026 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 14, 2026?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 1, 2026 and Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Was there a new moon on May 14, 2026?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 17, 2026 and Saturday, May 16, 2026.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 14, 2026?

The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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