Moon Phase on May 21, 2022
On Saturday, May 21, 2022 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 64% illuminated and 20.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, May 21, 2022
- Moon age
- 20.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for May 21, 2022
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 64.4%
- Moon age
- 20.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 370,483 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 21, 2022
What was the moon phase on May 21, 2022?
On Saturday, May 21, 2022 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 64% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 21, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 16, 2022 and Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Was there a new moon on May 21, 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 21, 2022?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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