Moon Phase on May 26, 2016

On Thursday, May 26, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated and 19.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Illumination80%
Moon age
19.1 days
Last Quarter
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for May 26, 2016

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
80.1%
Moon age
19.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
388,605 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 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 26, 2016

What was the moon phase on May 26, 2016?

On Thursday, May 26, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 80% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 26, 2016?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 21, 2016 and Monday, June 20, 2016.

Was there a new moon on May 26, 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 26, 2016?

The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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