Moon Phase on October 4, 1996

On Friday, October 4, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:04 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, October 4, 1996

Illumination50%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 8.1 days

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Moon Data for October 4, 1996

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.2%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
401,633 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 4, 1996, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter12:04 UTCOct 4, 12:04 PM 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 4, 1996

What was the moon phase on October 4, 1996?

On Friday, October 4, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 4, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, September 27, 1996 and Saturday, October 26, 1996.

Was there a new moon on October 4, 1996?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, September 12, 1996 and Saturday, October 12, 1996.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 4, 1996?

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

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