Moon Phase on April 12, 1985
On Friday, April 12, 1985 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:42 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, April 12, 1985
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- New Moon
- in 7.7 days
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Moon Data for April 12, 1985
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.9%
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 386,534 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 | 04:42 UTC | Apr 12, 4:42 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 April 12, 1985
What was the moon phase on April 12, 1985?
On Friday, April 12, 1985 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 12, 1985?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 5, 1985 and Saturday, May 4, 1985.
Was there a new moon on April 12, 1985?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 21, 1985 and Saturday, April 20, 1985.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 12, 1985?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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