Moon Phase on May 22, 2022
On Sunday, May 22, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:43 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, May 22, 2022
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 8.0 days
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Moon Data for May 22, 2022
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.2%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 375,112 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 | 18:43 UTC | May 22, 6:43 PM 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 22, 2022
What was the moon phase on May 22, 2022?
On Sunday, May 22, 2022 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 22, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 16, 2022 and Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Was there a new moon on May 22, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 30, 2022 and Monday, May 30, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 22, 2022?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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