Moon Phase on May 5, 2017
On Friday, May 5, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated and 9.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, May 5, 2017
- Moon age
- 9.8 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.4 days
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Moon Data for May 5, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 74.3%
- Moon age
- 9.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 389,543 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 5, 2017
What was the moon phase on May 5, 2017?
On Friday, May 5, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 74% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 5, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and Wednesday, May 10, 2017.
Was there a new moon on May 5, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and Thursday, May 25, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 5, 2017?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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