Moon Phase on April 20, 1987
On Monday, April 20, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 22:15 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, April 20, 1987
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for April 20, 1987
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 55.0%
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 369,705 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 | 22:15 UTC | Apr 20, 10:15 PM 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 20, 1987
What was the moon phase on April 20, 1987?
On Monday, April 20, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 20, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 14, 1987 and Wednesday, May 13, 1987.
Was there a new moon on April 20, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, March 29, 1987 and Tuesday, April 28, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 20, 1987?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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