Moon Phase on May 4, 2002

On Saturday, May 4, 2002 the moon was a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 07:16 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, May 4, 2002

Illumination48%
Moon age
22.3 days
New Moon
in 7.9 days

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Moon Data for May 4, 2002

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
48.2%
Moon age
22.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
399,135 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 4, 2002, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter07:16 UTCMay 4, 7:16 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 4, 2002

What was the moon phase on May 4, 2002?

On Saturday, May 4, 2002 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 48% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 4, 2002?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 27, 2002 and Sunday, May 26, 2002.

Was there a new moon on May 4, 2002?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 12, 2002 and Sunday, May 12, 2002.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 4, 2002?

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

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