Moon Phase on May 8, 2014
On Thursday, May 8, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 63% illuminated and 8.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, May 8, 2014
- Moon age
- 8.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for May 8, 2014
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 63.0%
- Moon age
- 8.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 401,570 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 8, 2014
What was the moon phase on May 8, 2014?
On Thursday, May 8, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 63% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 8, 2014?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 and Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
Was there a new moon on May 8, 2014?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 and Wednesday, May 28, 2014.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 8, 2014?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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