Moon Phase on May 22, 2002
On Wednesday, May 22, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated and 10.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, May 22, 2002
- Moon age
- 10.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.0 days
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Moon Data for May 22, 2002
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 79.3%
- Moon age
- 10.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 365,722 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 22, 2002
What was the moon phase on May 22, 2002?
On Wednesday, May 22, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 79% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 22, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 27, 2002 and Sunday, May 26, 2002.
Was there a new moon on May 22, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, May 12, 2002 and Monday, June 10, 2002.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 22, 2002?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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