Moon Phase on May 27, 2021
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 16.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, May 27, 2021
- Moon age
- 16.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.8 days
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Moon Data for May 27, 2021
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.4%
- Moon age
- 16.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 359,259 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 27, 2021
What was the moon phase on May 27, 2021?
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 27, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 and Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Was there a new moon on May 27, 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 27, 2021?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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