Moon Phase on May 1, 2024
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 11:27 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for May 1, 2024
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.9%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 373,523 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 | 11:27 UTC | May 1, 11:27 AM 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 1, 2024
What was the moon phase on May 1, 2024?
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 1, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 and Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Was there a new moon on May 1, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, April 8, 2024 and Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 1, 2024?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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