Moon Phase on May 9, 2026
On Saturday, May 9, 2026 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 21:11 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for May 9, 2026
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.9%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 395,239 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 | 21:11 UTC | May 9, 9:11 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 9, 2026
What was the moon phase on May 9, 2026?
On Saturday, May 9, 2026 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on May 9, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, May 1, 2026 and Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Was there a new moon on May 9, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 17, 2026 and Saturday, May 16, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on May 9, 2026?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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