Moon Phase on May 6, 2010

On Thursday, May 6, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:15 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Illumination47%
Moon age
22.4 days
New Moon
in 7.5 days

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Moon Data for May 6, 2010

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
47.1%
Moon age
22.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
404,114 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 6, 2010, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter04:15 UTCMay 6, 4:15 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 6, 2010

What was the moon phase on May 6, 2010?

On Thursday, May 6, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 6, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 and Thursday, May 27, 2010.

Was there a new moon on May 6, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 and Friday, May 14, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 6, 2010?

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

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