Moon Phase on October 23, 1997
On Thursday, October 23, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:48 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, October 23, 1997
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- New Moon
- in 7.9 days
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Moon Data for October 23, 1997
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 47.2%
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 397,321 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 | 04:48 UTC | Oct 23, 4:48 AM 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 October 23, 1997
What was the moon phase on October 23, 1997?
On Thursday, October 23, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 23, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 16, 1997 and Friday, November 14, 1997.
Was there a new moon on October 23, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, October 1, 1997 and Friday, October 31, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 23, 1997?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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