Moon Phase on May 22, 1986
On Thursday, May 22, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 13.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, May 22, 1986
- Moon age
- 13.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.4 days
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Moon Data for May 22, 1986
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 97.2%
- Moon age
- 13.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 359,639 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 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 22, 1986
What was the moon phase on May 22, 1986?
On Thursday, May 22, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 22, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 24, 1986 and Friday, May 23, 1986.
Was there a new moon on May 22, 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 22, 1986?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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