Moon Phase on May 18, 1995

On Thursday, May 18, 1995 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated and 19.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, May 18, 1995

Illumination81%
Moon age
19.0 days
Last Quarter
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for May 18, 1995

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.4%
Moon age
19.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
364,990 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 18, 1995

What was the moon phase on May 18, 1995?

On Thursday, May 18, 1995 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 81% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 18, 1995?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, May 14, 1995 and Tuesday, June 13, 1995.

Was there a new moon on May 18, 1995?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 29, 1995 and Monday, May 29, 1995.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 18, 1995?

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

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