Moon Phase on August 16, 2006
On Wednesday, August 16, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 01:51 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for August 16, 2006
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.5%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 379,458 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 | 01:51 UTC | Aug 16, 1:51 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 16, 2006
What was the moon phase on August 16, 2006?
On Wednesday, August 16, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 16, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 and Thursday, September 7, 2006.
Was there a new moon on August 16, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 and Wednesday, August 23, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 16, 2006?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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