Moon Phase on May 20, 2016

On Friday, May 20, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, May 20, 2016

Illumination98%
Moon age
13.5 days
Full Moon
in 1.4 days

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Moon Data for May 20, 2016

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
98.1%
Moon age
13.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
404,936 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, 2016

What was the moon phase on May 20, 2016?

On Friday, May 20, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 20, 2016?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.

Was there a new moon on May 20, 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 20, 2016?

The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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