Moon Phase on May 7, 2026

On Thursday, May 7, 2026 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 20.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Illumination73%
Moon age
20.0 days
Last Quarter
in 2.4 days

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Moon Data for May 7, 2026

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
72.5%
Moon age
20.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
402,610 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 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 7, 2026

What was the moon phase on May 7, 2026?

On Thursday, May 7, 2026 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 7, 2026?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 1, 2026 and Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Was there a new moon on May 7, 2026?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 17, 2026 and Saturday, May 16, 2026.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 7, 2026?

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

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