Moon Phase on August 12, 2001
On Sunday, August 12, 2001 the moon was a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 07:53 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, August 12, 2001
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for August 12, 2001
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 48.4%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 387,236 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 | 07:53 UTC | Aug 12, 7:53 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 August 12, 2001
What was the moon phase on August 12, 2001?
On Sunday, August 12, 2001 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 48% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 12, 2001?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 4, 2001 and Sunday, September 2, 2001.
Was there a new moon on August 12, 2001?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 20, 2001 and Sunday, August 19, 2001.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 12, 2001?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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