Moon Phase on June 23, 2011

On Thursday, June 23, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 11:49 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Illumination50%
Moon age
22.2 days
New Moon
in 7.9 days

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Moon Data for June 23, 2011

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.1%
Moon age
22.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces → Aries
Distance from Earth
403,968 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 June 23, 2011, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter11:49 UTCJun 23, 11:49 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 June 23, 2011

What was the moon phase on June 23, 2011?

On Thursday, June 23, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on June 23, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and Friday, July 15, 2011.

Was there a new moon on June 23, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 and Friday, July 1, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on June 23, 2011?

The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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