Moon Phase on July 26, 1997

On Saturday, July 26, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:28 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, July 26, 1997

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 7.8 days

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Moon Data for July 26, 1997

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.1%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
373,765 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 July 26, 1997, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter18:28 UTCJul 26, 6:28 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 July 26, 1997

What was the moon phase on July 26, 1997?

On Saturday, July 26, 1997 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 July 26, 1997?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 20, 1997 and Monday, August 18, 1997.

Was there a new moon on July 26, 1997?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 4, 1997 and Sunday, August 3, 1997.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 26, 1997?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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