Moon Phase on May 18, 2017
On Thursday, May 18, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 55% illuminated and 21.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, May 18, 2017
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.5 days
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Moon Data for May 18, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 55.4%
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 391,855 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 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 18, 2017
What was the moon phase on May 18, 2017?
On Thursday, May 18, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 18, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 and Friday, June 9, 2017.
Was there a new moon on May 18, 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 18, 2017?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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