Moon Phase on May 23, 2003
On Friday, May 23, 2003 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:31 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, May 23, 2003
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 7.7 days
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Moon Data for May 23, 2003
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.3%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 393,879 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 | 00:31 UTC | May 23, 12:31 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 23, 2003
What was the moon phase on May 23, 2003?
On Friday, May 23, 2003 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 23, 2003?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 16, 2003 and Saturday, June 14, 2003.
Was there a new moon on May 23, 2003?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, May 1, 2003 and Saturday, May 31, 2003.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 23, 2003?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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