Moon Phase on July 28, 1986

On Monday, July 28, 1986 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 15:34 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Monday, July 28, 1986

Illumination52%
Moon age
22.0 days
New Moon
in 8.3 days

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Moon Data for July 28, 1986

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.6%
Moon age
22.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
398,432 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 July 28, 1986, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter15:34 UTCJul 28, 3:34 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 July 28, 1986

What was the moon phase on July 28, 1986?

On Monday, July 28, 1986 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 28, 1986?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, July 21, 1986 and Tuesday, August 19, 1986.

Was there a new moon on July 28, 1986?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 7, 1986 and Tuesday, August 5, 1986.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 28, 1986?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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