Moon Phase on May 12, 2011
On Thursday, May 12, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 68% illuminated and 9.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, May 12, 2011
- Moon age
- 9.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for May 12, 2011
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 68.5%
- Moon age
- 9.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 367,808 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 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 12, 2011
What was the moon phase on May 12, 2011?
On Thursday, May 12, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 68% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 12, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, April 18, 2011 and Tuesday, May 17, 2011.
Was there a new moon on May 12, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 and Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 12, 2011?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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