Moon Phase on May 30, 2018
On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
- Moon age
- 15.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for May 30, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.1%
- Moon age
- 15.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 401,126 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 30, 2018
What was the moon phase on May 30, 2018?
On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 30, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 and Thursday, June 28, 2018.
Was there a new moon on May 30, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 and Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 30, 2018?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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