Moon Phase on May 18, 2005

On Wednesday, May 18, 2005 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated and 9.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Illumination70%
Moon age
9.3 days
Full Moon
in 5.3 days

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Moon Data for May 18, 2005

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
70.2%
Moon age
9.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
395,132 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 18, 2005

What was the moon phase on May 18, 2005?

On Wednesday, May 18, 2005 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 70% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 18, 2005?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, April 24, 2005 and Monday, May 23, 2005.

Was there a new moon on May 18, 2005?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, May 8, 2005 and Monday, June 6, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 18, 2005?

The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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