Moon Phase on December 27, 2002
On Friday, December 27, 2002 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:31 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, December 27, 2002
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for December 27, 2002
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 44.7%
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 00:31 UTC | Dec 27, 12:31 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 December 27, 2002
What was the moon phase on December 27, 2002?
On Friday, December 27, 2002 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 27, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 19, 2002 and Saturday, January 18, 2003.
Was there a new moon on December 27, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, December 4, 2002 and Thursday, January 2, 2003.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 27, 2002?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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