Moon Phase on May 16, 2040
On Wednesday, May 16, 2040 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated and 4.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, May 16, 2040
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.8 days
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Moon Data for May 16, 2040
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 24.6%
- Moon age
- 4.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 405,041 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 16, 2040
What will the moon phase be on May 16, 2040?
On Wednesday, May 16, 2040 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on May 16, 2040?
No. The closest full moons will be on Friday, April 27, 2040 and Saturday, May 26, 2040.
Will there be a new moon on May 16, 2040?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Friday, May 11, 2040 and Saturday, June 9, 2040.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on May 16, 2040?
The moon will move from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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