Moon Phase on August 14, 1998

On Friday, August 14, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:49 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, August 14, 1998

Illumination54%
Moon age
21.8 days
New Moon
in 7.6 days

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Moon Data for August 14, 1998

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.9%
Moon age
21.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
370,296 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 August 14, 1998, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter19:49 UTCAug 14, 7:49 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 August 14, 1998

What was the moon phase on August 14, 1998?

On Friday, August 14, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 14, 1998?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 8, 1998 and Sunday, September 6, 1998.

Was there a new moon on August 14, 1998?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 23, 1998 and Saturday, August 22, 1998.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 14, 1998?

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

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