Moon Phase on May 16, 2008

On Friday, May 16, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 11.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, May 16, 2008

Illumination89%
Moon age
11.5 days
Full Moon
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for May 16, 2008

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
88.5%
Moon age
11.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
400,705 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 16, 2008

What was the moon phase on May 16, 2008?

On Friday, May 16, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 16, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, April 20, 2008 and Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Was there a new moon on May 16, 2008?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, May 5, 2008 and Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 16, 2008?

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

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