Moon Phase on May 16, 2000

On Tuesday, May 16, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 13.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, May 16, 2000

Illumination97%
Moon age
13.1 days
Full Moon
in 1.8 days

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Moon Data for May 16, 2000

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.6%
Moon age
13.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
394,520 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 16, 2000

What was the moon phase on May 16, 2000?

On Tuesday, May 16, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 16, 2000?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 and Thursday, May 18, 2000.

Was there a new moon on May 16, 2000?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, May 4, 2000 and Friday, June 2, 2000.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 16, 2000?

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

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