Moon Phase on May 12, 2023
On Friday, May 12, 2023 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 14:28 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, May 12, 2023
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- New Moon
- in 7.2 days
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Moon Data for May 12, 2023
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 51.3%
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 369,799 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 | 14:28 UTC | May 12, 2:28 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 12, 2023
What was the moon phase on May 12, 2023?
On Friday, May 12, 2023 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 12, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 5, 2023 and Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Was there a new moon on May 12, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 20, 2023 and Friday, May 19, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 12, 2023?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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