Moon Phase on January 12, 1988
On Tuesday, January 12, 1988 the moon was a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 07:04 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, January 12, 1988
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for January 12, 1988
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 48.1%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 391,913 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 | 07:04 UTC | Jan 12, 7:04 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 January 12, 1988
What was the moon phase on January 12, 1988?
On Tuesday, January 12, 1988 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 48% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 12, 1988?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, January 4, 1988 and Tuesday, February 2, 1988.
Was there a new moon on January 12, 1988?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 20, 1987 and Tuesday, January 19, 1988.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 12, 1988?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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