Moon Phase on May 20, 2025

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 11:59 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Illumination50%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for May 20, 2025

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.1%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
378,877 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 20, 2025, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter11:59 UTCMay 20, 11:59 AM 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 20, 2025

What was the moon phase on May 20, 2025?

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on May 20, 2025?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, May 12, 2025 and Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Was there a new moon on May 20, 2025?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, April 27, 2025 and Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 20, 2025?

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

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