Moon Phase on February 23, 1984

On Thursday, February 23, 1984 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:12 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Thursday, February 23, 1984

Illumination52%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 8.3 days

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Moon Data for February 23, 1984

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.4%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
382,998 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 February 23, 1984, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter17:12 UTCFeb 23, 5:12 PM 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 February 23, 1984

What was the moon phase on February 23, 1984?

On Thursday, February 23, 1984 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 23, 1984?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, February 17, 1984 and Saturday, March 17, 1984.

Was there a new moon on February 23, 1984?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, February 1, 1984 and Friday, March 2, 1984.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 23, 1984?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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