Moon Phase on October 11, 2009

On Sunday, October 11, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 08:56 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Illumination49%
Moon age
22.3 days
New Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for October 11, 2009

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
48.7%
Moon age
22.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
370,293 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 October 11, 2009, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter08:56 UTCOct 11, 8:56 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 October 11, 2009

What was the moon phase on October 11, 2009?

On Sunday, October 11, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 11, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 4, 2009 and Monday, November 2, 2009.

Was there a new moon on October 11, 2009?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, September 18, 2009 and Sunday, October 18, 2009.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 11, 2009?

The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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