Moon Phase on May 12, 2042
On Monday, May 12, 2042 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 19:18 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, May 12, 2042
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for May 12, 2042
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.5%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 375,324 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 | 19:18 UTC | May 12, 7:18 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, 2042
What will the moon phase be on May 12, 2042?
On Monday, May 12, 2042 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on May 12, 2042?
No. The closest full moons will be on Monday, May 5, 2042 and Tuesday, June 3, 2042.
Will there be a new moon on May 12, 2042?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Sunday, April 20, 2042 and Monday, May 19, 2042.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on May 12, 2042?
The moon will be in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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