Moon Phase on December 31, 1988
On Saturday, December 31, 1988 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:57 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, December 31, 1988
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for December 31, 1988
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 47.4%
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 403,193 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 | 04:57 UTC | Dec 31, 4:57 AM UTC |
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in December 1988
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 31, 1988
What was the moon phase on December 31, 1988?
On Saturday, December 31, 1988 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 31, 1988?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 23, 1988 and Saturday, January 21, 1989.
Was there a new moon on December 31, 1988?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 9, 1988 and Saturday, January 7, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 31, 1988?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.