Moon Phase on May 21, 2014

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:59 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Illumination51%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 7.3 days

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Moon Data for May 21, 2014

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.6%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
370,604 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 21, 2014, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter12:59 UTCMay 21, 12:59 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 21, 2014

What was the moon phase on May 21, 2014?

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 21, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 and Friday, June 13, 2014.

Was there a new moon on May 21, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 and Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 21, 2014?

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

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