Moon Phase on February 28, 1989
On Tuesday, February 28, 1989 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 20:08 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, February 28, 1989
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for February 28, 1989
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.5%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 394,073 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 | 20:08 UTC | Feb 28, 8:08 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 February 28, 1989
What was the moon phase on February 28, 1989?
On Tuesday, February 28, 1989 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 28, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 20, 1989 and Wednesday, March 22, 1989.
Was there a new moon on February 28, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, February 6, 1989 and Tuesday, March 7, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 28, 1989?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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