Moon Phase on November 21, 1997

On Friday, November 21, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 23:58 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, November 21, 1997

Illumination55%
Moon age
21.7 days
New Moon
in 8.6 days

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Moon Data for November 21, 1997

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.9%
Moon age
21.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
400,410 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 November 21, 1997, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter23:58 UTCNov 21, 11:58 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 November 21, 1997

What was the moon phase on November 21, 1997?

On Friday, November 21, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on November 21, 1997?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 14, 1997 and Sunday, December 14, 1997.

Was there a new moon on November 21, 1997?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, October 31, 1997 and Sunday, November 30, 1997.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 21, 1997?

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

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