Moon Phase on May 9, 1988
On Monday, May 9, 1988 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 01:23 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, May 9, 1988
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for May 9, 1988
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.1%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 369,687 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 | 01:23 UTC | May 9, 1:23 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 9, 1988
What was the moon phase on May 9, 1988?
On Monday, May 9, 1988 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 9, 1988?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, May 1, 1988 and Tuesday, May 31, 1988.
Was there a new moon on May 9, 1988?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 16, 1988 and Sunday, May 15, 1988.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 9, 1988?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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