Moon Phase on May 20, 2013

On Monday, May 20, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 9.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, May 20, 2013

Illumination73%
Moon age
9.6 days
Full Moon
in 4.7 days

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Moon Data for May 20, 2013

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
73.1%
Moon age
9.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
381,346 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 20, 2013

What was the moon phase on May 20, 2013?

On Monday, May 20, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 20, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 25, 2013 and Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Was there a new moon on May 20, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 10, 2013 and Saturday, June 8, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 20, 2013?

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

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