Moon Phase on May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 12.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Illumination96%
Moon age
12.8 days
Full Moon
in 2.1 days

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Moon Data for May 21, 2024

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
95.6%
Moon age
12.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
397,861 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 21, 2024

What was the moon phase on May 21, 2024?

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 21, 2024?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 and Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Was there a new moon on May 21, 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 21, 2024?

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

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