Moon Phase on May 28, 1986

On Wednesday, May 28, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 20.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, May 28, 1986

Illumination72%
Moon age
20.0 days
Last Quarter
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for May 28, 1986

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
71.6%
Moon age
20.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
372,616 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 Waning Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About May 28, 1986

What was the moon phase on May 28, 1986?

On Wednesday, May 28, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 28, 1986?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 23, 1986 and Sunday, June 22, 1986.

Was there a new moon on May 28, 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 28, 1986?

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

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