Moon Phase on May 24, 2008
On Saturday, May 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 83% illuminated and 18.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, May 24, 2008
- Moon age
- 18.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for May 24, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 83.3%
- Moon age
- 18.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 400,818 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 24, 2008
What was the moon phase on May 24, 2008?
On Saturday, May 24, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 83% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 24, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Was there a new moon on May 24, 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 24, 2008?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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