Moon Phase on August 27, 1986

On Wednesday, August 27, 1986 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 08:39 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, August 27, 1986

Illumination49%
Moon age
22.3 days
New Moon
in 7.8 days

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Moon Data for August 27, 1986

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
48.8%
Moon age
22.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
403,576 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 August 27, 1986, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter08:39 UTCAug 27, 8:39 AM 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 August 27, 1986

What was the moon phase on August 27, 1986?

On Wednesday, August 27, 1986 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 27, 1986?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 19, 1986 and Thursday, September 18, 1986.

Was there a new moon on August 27, 1986?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 5, 1986 and Thursday, September 4, 1986.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 27, 1986?

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

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