Moon Phase on May 20, 1987
On Wednesday, May 20, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:02 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, May 20, 1987
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 7.1 days
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Moon Data for May 20, 1987
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.4%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 374,017 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 04:02 UTC | May 20, 4:02 AM UTC |
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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 20, 1987
What was the moon phase on May 20, 1987?
On Wednesday, May 20, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 20, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 13, 1987 and Thursday, June 11, 1987.
Was there a new moon on May 20, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, April 28, 1987 and Wednesday, May 27, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 20, 1987?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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