Moon Phase on May 22, 2003

On Thursday, May 22, 2003 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 55% illuminated and 21.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, May 22, 2003

Illumination55%
Moon age
21.6 days
Last Quarter
in 0.5 days

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Moon Data for May 22, 2003

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
55.5%
Moon age
21.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
388,522 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 22, 2003

What was the moon phase on May 22, 2003?

On Thursday, May 22, 2003 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 22, 2003?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 16, 2003 and Saturday, June 14, 2003.

Was there a new moon on May 22, 2003?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, May 1, 2003 and Saturday, May 31, 2003.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 22, 2003?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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