Moon Phase on May 29, 2010

On Saturday, May 29, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 16.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Illumination97%
Moon age
16.3 days
Last Quarter
in 6.4 days

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Moon Data for May 29, 2010

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
97.4%
Moon age
16.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
391,021 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 29, 2010

What was the moon phase on May 29, 2010?

On Saturday, May 29, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 29, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, May 27, 2010 and Saturday, June 26, 2010.

Was there a new moon on May 29, 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 29, 2010?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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