Moon Phase on August 31, 2002
On Saturday, August 31, 2002 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:31 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, August 31, 2002
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for August 31, 2002
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.2%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 393,452 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 | 02:31 UTC | Aug 31, 2:31 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 31, 2002
What was the moon phase on August 31, 2002?
On Saturday, August 31, 2002 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 31, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 22, 2002 and Saturday, September 21, 2002.
Was there a new moon on August 31, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 8, 2002 and Saturday, September 7, 2002.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 31, 2002?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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