Moon Phase on April 28, 1989
On Friday, April 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 20:46 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, April 28, 1989
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for April 28, 1989
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.1%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 379,271 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 | 20:46 UTC | Apr 28, 8:46 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 April 28, 1989
What was the moon phase on April 28, 1989?
On Friday, April 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 April 28, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 21, 1989 and Saturday, May 20, 1989.
Was there a new moon on April 28, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 6, 1989 and Friday, May 5, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 28, 1989?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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