Moon Phase on May 10, 1996
On Friday, May 10, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 05:04 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, May 10, 1996
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for May 10, 1996
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.8%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 371,720 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 | 05:04 UTC | May 10, 5:04 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 10, 1996
What was the moon phase on May 10, 1996?
On Friday, May 10, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 10, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 3, 1996 and Saturday, June 1, 1996.
Was there a new moon on May 10, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 and Friday, May 17, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 10, 1996?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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