Moon Phase on December 19, 1989
On Tuesday, December 19, 1989 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 23:55 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, December 19, 1989
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- New Moon
- in 8.6 days
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Moon Data for December 19, 1989
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.9%
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 398,456 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 | 23:55 UTC | Dec 19, 11:55 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 December 19, 1989
What was the moon phase on December 19, 1989?
On Tuesday, December 19, 1989 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 19, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 12, 1989 and Thursday, January 11, 1990.
Was there a new moon on December 19, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 28, 1989 and Thursday, December 28, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 19, 1989?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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