Moon Phase on August 13, 2009
On Thursday, August 13, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:55 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, August 13, 2009
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for August 13, 2009
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.3%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 379,492 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 | 18:55 UTC | Aug 13, 6:55 PM 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 13, 2009
What was the moon phase on August 13, 2009?
On Thursday, August 13, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 13, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 6, 2009 and Friday, September 4, 2009.
Was there a new moon on August 13, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 and Thursday, August 20, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 13, 2009?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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