Moon Phase on May 3, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 12.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Illumination95%
Moon age
12.5 days
Full Moon
in 2.2 days

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Moon Data for May 3, 2023

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
94.5%
Moon age
12.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
389,856 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 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 3, 2023

What was the moon phase on May 3, 2023?

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 3, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 6, 2023 and Friday, May 5, 2023.

Was there a new moon on May 3, 2023?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 20, 2023 and Friday, May 19, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 3, 2023?

The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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