Moon Phase on February 21, 1987
On Saturday, February 21, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 08:56 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, February 21, 1987
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 6.5 days
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Moon Data for February 21, 1987
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 48.7%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 372,688 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 | 08:56 UTC | Feb 21, 8:56 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 February 21, 1987
What was the moon phase on February 21, 1987?
On Saturday, February 21, 1987 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 February 21, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, February 13, 1987 and Sunday, March 15, 1987.
Was there a new moon on February 21, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, January 29, 1987 and Saturday, February 28, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 21, 1987?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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