May 15 2023

On this page you can find information on the specific moon phase on any given date. You can learn on the illumination, the moon position, age, angle and other parameters linked to the phase on the searched date.

During this day (May 15 2023), the phase of the moon is Waning Crescent with an illumination of 17.07%. This is the percentage of the moon that is illuminated by the Sun. During May 15 2023, the moon will have an age of 25.53 days old. This number shows how many days it has been since the last New Moon.

Waning Crescent Phase

During this particular phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. The Moon is getting closer to the Sun This phase is better viewed one hour or 2 before the sun rises and can be very magical (of course if you're willing to get up early). The interested can see the beautiful features of the Moon's surface.