Moon Phase on May 30, 1996
On Thursday, May 30, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated and 12.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, May 30, 1996
- Moon age
- 12.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.4 days
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Moon Data for May 30, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 92.6%
- Moon age
- 12.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 374,332 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 30, 1996
What was the moon phase on May 30, 1996?
On Thursday, May 30, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 93% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 30, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 3, 1996 and Saturday, June 1, 1996.
Was there a new moon on May 30, 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 30, 1996?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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