Moon Phase on May 11, 1985

On Saturday, May 11, 1985 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:34 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, May 11, 1985

Illumination52%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 8.4 days

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Moon Data for May 11, 1985

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.5%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
391,095 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on May 11, 1985, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter17:34 UTCMay 11, 5:34 PM UTC

About the Last Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.

Questions About May 11, 1985

What was the moon phase on May 11, 1985?

On Saturday, May 11, 1985 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 11, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 4, 1985 and Monday, June 3, 1985.

Was there a new moon on May 11, 1985?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 20, 1985 and Sunday, May 19, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 11, 1985?

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

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