Moon Phase on May 17, 2009

On Sunday, May 17, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 07:26 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Illumination48%
Moon age
22.3 days
New Moon
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for May 17, 2009

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
48.3%
Moon age
22.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
398,256 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 17, 2009, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter07:26 UTCMay 17, 7:26 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 17, 2009

What was the moon phase on May 17, 2009?

On Sunday, May 17, 2009 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 17, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 9, 2009 and Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Was there a new moon on May 17, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 25, 2009 and Sunday, May 24, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 17, 2009?

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

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