Moon Phase on July 17, 1987
On Friday, July 17, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 20:17 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, July 17, 1987
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.4 days
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Moon Data for July 17, 1987
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.8%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 382,844 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 | 20:17 UTC | Jul 17, 8:17 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 July 17, 1987
What was the moon phase on July 17, 1987?
On Friday, July 17, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 17, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 11, 1987 and Sunday, August 9, 1987.
Was there a new moon on July 17, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, June 26, 1987 and Saturday, July 25, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 17, 1987?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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