Moon Phase on May 2, 2013
On Thursday, May 2, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 11:14 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, May 2, 2013
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 7.5 days
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Moon Data for May 2, 2013
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.8%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 374,390 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 | 11:14 UTC | May 2, 11:14 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 2, 2013
What was the moon phase on May 2, 2013?
On Thursday, May 2, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 2, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 25, 2013 and Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Was there a new moon on May 2, 2013?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 and Friday, May 10, 2013.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 2, 2013?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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