Moon Phase on February 17, 1990
On Saturday, February 17, 1990 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:48 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, February 17, 1990
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 7.9 days
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Moon Data for February 17, 1990
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52.8%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 403,905 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 | 18:48 UTC | Feb 17, 6:48 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 17, 1990
What was the moon phase on February 17, 1990?
On Saturday, February 17, 1990 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 17, 1990?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, February 9, 1990 and Sunday, March 11, 1990.
Was there a new moon on February 17, 1990?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, January 26, 1990 and Sunday, February 25, 1990.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 17, 1990?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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