Moon Phase on February 21, 2006

On Tuesday, February 21, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 07:17 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Illumination48%
Moon age
22.3 days
New Moon
in 6.5 days

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Moon Data for February 21, 2006

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
48.1%
Moon age
22.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
384,621 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 February 21, 2006, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter07:17 UTCFeb 21, 7:17 AM 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 February 21, 2006

What was the moon phase on February 21, 2006?

On Tuesday, February 21, 2006 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 February 21, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 13, 2006 and Tuesday, March 14, 2006.

Was there a new moon on February 21, 2006?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 29, 2006 and Tuesday, February 28, 2006.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 21, 2006?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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