Moon Phase on May 17, 2024
On Friday, May 17, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 69% illuminated and 9.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, May 17, 2024
- Moon age
- 9.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.1 days
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Moon Data for May 17, 2024
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 68.8%
- Moon age
- 9.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 404,578 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 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 17, 2024
What was the moon phase on May 17, 2024?
On Friday, May 17, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 69% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 17, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 and Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Was there a new moon on May 17, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 and Thursday, June 6, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 17, 2024?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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