Moon Phase on February 24, 2011
On Thursday, February 24, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 23:27 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, February 24, 2011
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- New Moon
- in 8.4 days
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Moon Data for February 24, 2011
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 55.3%
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 376,938 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 | 23:27 UTC | Feb 24, 11:27 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 February 24, 2011
What was the moon phase on February 24, 2011?
On Thursday, February 24, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 24, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, February 18, 2011 and Saturday, March 19, 2011.
Was there a new moon on February 24, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, February 3, 2011 and Friday, March 4, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 24, 2011?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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