Moon Phase on May 24, 2011

On Tuesday, May 24, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:52 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 8.4 days

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Moon Data for May 24, 2011

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.9%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
399,816 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 24, 2011, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter18:52 UTCMay 24, 6:52 PM 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 24, 2011

What was the moon phase on May 24, 2011?

On Tuesday, May 24, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 24, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 and Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

Was there a new moon on May 24, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 and Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 24, 2011?

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

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