Moon Phase on September 22, 1989

On Friday, September 22, 1989 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:10 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, September 22, 1989

Illumination46%
Moon age
22.6 days
New Moon
in 7.4 days

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Moon Data for September 22, 1989

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
45.7%
Moon age
22.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
380,262 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

Principal moon phase on September 22, 1989, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter02:10 UTCSep 22, 2:10 AM UTC

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 September 22, 1989

What was the moon phase on September 22, 1989?

On Friday, September 22, 1989 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 22, 1989?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 15, 1989 and Saturday, October 14, 1989.

Was there a new moon on September 22, 1989?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 31, 1989 and Friday, September 29, 1989.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 22, 1989?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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