Moon Phase on May 12, 1998

On Tuesday, May 12, 1998 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, May 12, 1998

Illumination99%
Moon age
15.6 days
Last Quarter
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for May 12, 1998

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
99.0%
Moon age
15.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
399,802 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 12, 1998

What was the moon phase on May 12, 1998?

On Tuesday, May 12, 1998 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 12, 1998?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 11, 1998 and Wednesday, June 10, 1998.

Was there a new moon on May 12, 1998?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, April 26, 1998 and Monday, May 25, 1998.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 12, 1998?

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

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