Moon Phase on May 30, 2021

On Sunday, May 30, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated and 19.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Illumination78%
Moon age
19.3 days
Last Quarter
in 2.8 days

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Moon Data for May 30, 2021

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
78.5%
Moon age
19.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
373,524 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 30, 2021

What was the moon phase on May 30, 2021?

On Sunday, May 30, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 78% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 30, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 and Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Was there a new moon on May 30, 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 30, 2021?

The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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