Moon Phase on May 17, 2040
On Thursday, May 17, 2040 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated and 5.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, May 17, 2040
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.8 days
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Moon Data for May 17, 2040
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 33.2%
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 403,940 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 17, 2040
What will the moon phase be on May 17, 2040?
On Thursday, May 17, 2040 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 33% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on May 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2040?
The moon will be in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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