Moon Phase on May 23, 2021
On Sunday, May 23, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated and 11.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Sunday, May 23, 2021
- Moon age
- 11.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for May 23, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.2%
- Moon age
- 11.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 363,302 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 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 23, 2021
What was the moon phase on May 23, 2021?
On Sunday, May 23, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 87% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 23, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 and Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Was there a new moon on May 23, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 and Thursday, June 10, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 23, 2021?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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