Moon Phase on May 1, 2020

On Friday, May 1, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 57% illuminated and 8.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, May 1, 2020

Illumination57%
Moon age
8.1 days
Full Moon
in 5.9 days

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Moon Data for May 1, 2020

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
57.2%
Moon age
8.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
373,921 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 1, 2020

What was the moon phase on May 1, 2020?

On Friday, May 1, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 57% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 1, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Was there a new moon on May 1, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 23, 2020 and Friday, May 22, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 1, 2020?

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

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