Moon Phase on August 22, 2000

On Tuesday, August 22, 2000 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:51 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, August 22, 2000

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.8 days
New Moon
in 6.9 days

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Moon Data for August 22, 2000

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.3%
Moon age
21.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
376,178 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 22, 2000, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter18:51 UTCAug 22, 6:51 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 22, 2000

What was the moon phase on August 22, 2000?

On Tuesday, August 22, 2000 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 22, 2000?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 and Wednesday, September 13, 2000.

Was there a new moon on August 22, 2000?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 31, 2000 and Tuesday, August 29, 2000.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 22, 2000?

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

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