Moon Phase on October 14, 1987
On Wednesday, October 14, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:06 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, October 14, 1987
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 8.2 days
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Moon Data for October 14, 1987
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52.6%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 403,159 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 | 18:06 UTC | Oct 14, 6:06 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 October 14, 1987
What was the moon phase on October 14, 1987?
On Wednesday, October 14, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 14, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 7, 1987 and Thursday, November 5, 1987.
Was there a new moon on October 14, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 23, 1987 and Thursday, October 22, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 14, 1987?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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