Moon Phase on May 17, 2022
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 16.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
- Moon age
- 16.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.3 days
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Moon Data for May 17, 2022
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 97.4%
- Moon age
- 16.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 360,308 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 17, 2022
What was the moon phase on May 17, 2022?
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 17, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 16, 2022 and Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Was there a new moon on May 17, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 30, 2022 and Monday, May 30, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 17, 2022?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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