Moon Phase on July 16, 1998
On Thursday, July 16, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 15:14 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, July 16, 1998
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- New Moon
- in 7.1 days
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Moon Data for July 16, 1998
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 51.7%
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 369,693 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 | 15:14 UTC | Jul 16, 3:14 PM 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 July 16, 1998
What was the moon phase on July 16, 1998?
On Thursday, July 16, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 16, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, July 9, 1998 and Saturday, August 8, 1998.
Was there a new moon on July 16, 1998?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, June 24, 1998 and Thursday, July 23, 1998.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 16, 1998?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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