Moon Phase on September 14, 1987

On Monday, September 14, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 23:45 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Monday, September 14, 1987

Illumination55%
Moon age
21.7 days
New Moon
in 8.6 days

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Moon Data for September 14, 1987

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.9%
Moon age
21.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
397,371 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 September 14, 1987, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter23:45 UTCSep 14, 11:45 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 September 14, 1987

What was the moon phase on September 14, 1987?

On Monday, September 14, 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 September 14, 1987?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 7, 1987 and Wednesday, October 7, 1987.

Was there a new moon on September 14, 1987?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 24, 1987 and Wednesday, September 23, 1987.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 14, 1987?

The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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