Moon Phase on May 23, 2010

On Sunday, May 23, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 77% illuminated and 10.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Illumination77%
Moon age
10.1 days
Full Moon
in 4.5 days

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Moon Data for May 23, 2010

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
77.3%
Moon age
10.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
372,218 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 23, 2010

What was the moon phase on May 23, 2010?

On Sunday, May 23, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 77% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 23, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 and Thursday, May 27, 2010.

Was there a new moon on May 23, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 14, 2010 and Saturday, June 12, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 23, 2010?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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