Moon Phase on August 21, 2011
On Sunday, August 21, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 21:55 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, August 21, 2011
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for August 21, 2011
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.1%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 400,503 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 | 21:55 UTC | Aug 21, 9:55 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 21, 2011
What was the moon phase on August 21, 2011?
On Sunday, August 21, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 21, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 13, 2011 and Monday, September 12, 2011.
Was there a new moon on August 21, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 30, 2011 and Monday, August 29, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 21, 2011?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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