Moon Phase on October 1, 1991

On Tuesday, October 1, 1991 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:30 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, October 1, 1991

Illumination45%
Moon age
22.7 days
New Moon
in 6.4 days

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Moon Data for October 1, 1991

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
44.6%
Moon age
22.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
369,860 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 October 1, 1991, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter00:30 UTCOct 1, 12:30 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 October 1, 1991

What was the moon phase on October 1, 1991?

On Tuesday, October 1, 1991 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 1, 1991?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, September 23, 1991 and Wednesday, October 23, 1991.

Was there a new moon on October 1, 1991?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 8, 1991 and Monday, October 7, 1991.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 1, 1991?

The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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