Moon Phase on May 31, 2002
On Friday, May 31, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated and 19.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, May 31, 2002
- Moon age
- 19.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.5 days
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Moon Data for May 31, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 73.6%
- Moon age
- 19.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 394,567 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 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 31, 2002
What was the moon phase on May 31, 2002?
On Friday, May 31, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 74% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 31, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, May 26, 2002 and Monday, June 24, 2002.
Was there a new moon on May 31, 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 31, 2002?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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