Moon Phase on May 20, 2048

On Wednesday, May 20, 2048 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 45% illuminated and 6.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, May 20, 2048

Illumination45%
Moon age
6.9 days
First Quarter
in 0.5 days

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Moon Data for May 20, 2048

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
44.9%
Moon age
6.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
391,528 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.

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 20, 2048

What will the moon phase be on May 20, 2048?

On Wednesday, May 20, 2048 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on May 20, 2048?

No. The closest full moons will be on Tuesday, April 28, 2048 and Wednesday, May 27, 2048.

Will there be a new moon on May 20, 2048?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2048 and Thursday, June 11, 2048.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on May 20, 2048?

The moon will move from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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