Moon Phase on May 20, 1986

On Tuesday, May 20, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated and 10.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, May 20, 1986

Illumination84%
Moon age
10.9 days
Full Moon
in 3.4 days

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Moon Data for May 20, 1986

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.3%
Moon age
10.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
368,644 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About May 20, 1986

What was the moon phase on May 20, 1986?

On Tuesday, May 20, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 84% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 20, 1986?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 24, 1986 and Friday, May 23, 1986.

Was there a new moon on May 20, 1986?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, May 8, 1986 and Saturday, June 7, 1986.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 20, 1986?

The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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