Moon Phase on May 26, 2019

On Sunday, May 26, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 16:34 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Illumination52%
Moon age
22.0 days
New Moon
in 7.9 days

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Moon Data for May 26, 2019

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.9%
Moon age
22.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
404,123 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 26, 2019, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter16:34 UTCMay 26, 4:34 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 26, 2019

What was the moon phase on May 26, 2019?

On Sunday, May 26, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 26, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, May 18, 2019 and Monday, June 17, 2019.

Was there a new moon on May 26, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, May 4, 2019 and Monday, June 3, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 26, 2019?

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

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