Moon Phase on May 29, 1996

On Wednesday, May 29, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated and 11.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, May 29, 1996

Illumination86%
Moon age
11.1 days
Full Moon
in 3.4 days

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Moon Data for May 29, 1996

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
85.8%
Moon age
11.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
380,035 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 29, 1996

What was the moon phase on May 29, 1996?

On Wednesday, May 29, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 86% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 29, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 3, 1996 and Saturday, June 1, 1996.

Was there a new moon on May 29, 1996?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 17, 1996 and Sunday, June 16, 1996.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 29, 1996?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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