Moon Phase on May 12, 2027
On Wednesday, May 12, 2027 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 42% illuminated and 6.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, May 12, 2027
- Moon age
- 6.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for May 12, 2027
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.2%
- Moon age
- 6.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 369,681 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 12, 2027
What will the moon phase be on May 12, 2027?
On Wednesday, May 12, 2027 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on May 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2027?
The moon will be in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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