Moon Phase on May 19, 1998

On Tuesday, May 19, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:35 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, May 19, 1998

Illumination47%
Moon age
22.5 days
New Moon
in 6.3 days

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Moon Data for May 19, 1998

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
46.7%
Moon age
22.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
373,612 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 19, 1998, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter04:35 UTCMay 19, 4:35 AM 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 19, 1998

What was the moon phase on May 19, 1998?

On Tuesday, May 19, 1998 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 19, 1998?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 11, 1998 and Wednesday, June 10, 1998.

Was there a new moon on May 19, 1998?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, April 26, 1998 and Monday, May 25, 1998.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 19, 1998?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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