Moon Phase on May 23, 2002
On Thursday, May 23, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 11.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, May 23, 2002
- Moon age
- 11.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for May 23, 2002
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 88.0%
- Moon age
- 11.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 364,986 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 23, 2002
What was the moon phase on May 23, 2002?
On Thursday, May 23, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 23, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 27, 2002 and Sunday, May 26, 2002.
Was there a new moon on May 23, 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 23, 2002?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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