Moon Phase on May 16, 2028
On Tuesday, May 16, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 10:43 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, May 16, 2028
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 7.8 days
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Moon Data for May 16, 2028
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.6%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 403,732 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 | 10:43 UTC | May 16, 10:43 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 16, 2028
What will the moon phase be on May 16, 2028?
On Tuesday, May 16, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on May 16, 2028?
No. The closest full moons will be on Monday, May 8, 2028 and Wednesday, June 7, 2028.
Will there be a new moon on May 16, 2028?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Monday, April 24, 2028 and Wednesday, May 24, 2028.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on May 16, 2028?
The moon will move from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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