Moon Phase on May 19, 2017
On Friday, May 19, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:33 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, May 19, 2017
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for May 19, 2017
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.2%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 386,352 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 | 00:33 UTC | May 19, 12:33 AM UTC |
Nearest New and Full Moons
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 19, 2017
What was the moon phase on May 19, 2017?
On Friday, May 19, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 19, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 and Friday, June 9, 2017.
Was there a new moon on May 19, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and Thursday, May 25, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 19, 2017?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.