Moon Phase on October 20, 2011
On Thursday, October 20, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 03:31 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, October 20, 2011
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for October 20, 2011
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.4%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 382,404 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 | 03:31 UTC | Oct 20, 3:31 AM 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 October 20, 2011
What was the moon phase on October 20, 2011?
On Thursday, October 20, 2011 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 October 20, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 and Thursday, November 10, 2011.
Was there a new moon on October 20, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 and Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 20, 2011?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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