Moon Phase on May 20, 2011
On Friday, May 20, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 18.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, May 20, 2011
- Moon age
- 18.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.3 days
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Moon Data for May 20, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 88.5%
- Moon age
- 18.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 379,380 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 20, 2011
What was the moon phase on May 20, 2011?
On Friday, May 20, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 20, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 and Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Was there a new moon on May 20, 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 20, 2011?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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