Moon Phase on May 15, 2019

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated and 11.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Illumination86%
Moon age
11.1 days
Full Moon
in 3.4 days

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Moon Data for May 15, 2019

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
85.8%
Moon age
11.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
369,916 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 15, 2019

What was the moon phase on May 15, 2019?

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 86% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 15, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 19, 2019 and Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Was there a new moon on May 15, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, May 4, 2019 and Monday, June 3, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 15, 2019?

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

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