Moon Phase on May 9, 2027
On Sunday, May 9, 2027 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated and 3.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, May 9, 2027
- Moon age
- 3.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.7 days
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Moon Data for May 9, 2027
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 12.2%
- Moon age
- 3.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 366,681 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 9, 2027
What will the moon phase be on May 9, 2027?
On Sunday, May 9, 2027 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on May 9, 2027?
No. The closest full moons will be on Tuesday, April 20, 2027 and Thursday, May 20, 2027.
Will there be a new moon on May 9, 2027?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Thursday, May 6, 2027 and Friday, June 4, 2027.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on May 9, 2027?
The moon will move from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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