Moon Phase on December 13, 1987
On Sunday, December 13, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 11:41 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, December 13, 1987
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for December 13, 1987
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.0%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 399,942 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 | 11:41 UTC | Dec 13, 11:41 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 December 13, 1987
What was the moon phase on December 13, 1987?
On Sunday, December 13, 1987 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 13, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 5, 1987 and Monday, January 4, 1988.
Was there a new moon on December 13, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, November 21, 1987 and Sunday, December 20, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 13, 1987?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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