Moon Phase on May 18, 2016
On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated and 11.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
- Moon age
- 11.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.4 days
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Moon Data for May 18, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.9%
- Moon age
- 11.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 405,845 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 18, 2016
What was the moon phase on May 18, 2016?
On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 90% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 18, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Was there a new moon on May 18, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, May 6, 2016 and Sunday, June 5, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 18, 2016?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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