Moon Phase on May 21, 2026
On Thursday, May 21, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated and 5.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Moon age
- 5.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for May 21, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 29.0%
- Moon age
- 5.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 370,219 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 21, 2026
What was the moon phase on May 21, 2026?
On Thursday, May 21, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 21, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 1, 2026 and Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Was there a new moon on May 21, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, May 16, 2026 and Monday, June 15, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 21, 2026?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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