Moon Phase on December 28, 2010

On Tuesday, December 28, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:19 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Illumination46%
Moon age
22.5 days
New Moon
in 6.9 days

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Moon Data for December 28, 2010

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
46.5%
Moon age
22.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
371,331 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 December 28, 2010, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter04:19 UTCDec 28, 4:19 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 December 28, 2010

What was the moon phase on December 28, 2010?

On Tuesday, December 28, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 28, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 and Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

Was there a new moon on December 28, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 5, 2010 and Tuesday, January 4, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 28, 2010?

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

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