Moon Phase on May 24, 2019

On Friday, May 24, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 70% illuminated and 20.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, May 24, 2019

Illumination70%
Moon age
20.2 days
Last Quarter
in 2.2 days

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Moon Data for May 24, 2019

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
70.4%
Moon age
20.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
401,471 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 24, 2019

What was the moon phase on May 24, 2019?

On Friday, May 24, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 70% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 24, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 18, 2019 and Monday, June 17, 2019.

Was there a new moon on May 24, 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 24, 2019?

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

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