Moon Phase on February 14, 2012

On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:04 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 7.4 days

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Moon Data for February 14, 2012

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.5%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
370,594 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 February 14, 2012, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter17:04 UTCFeb 14, 5:04 PM 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 February 14, 2012

What was the moon phase on February 14, 2012?

On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 14, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Was there a new moon on February 14, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, January 23, 2012 and Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 14, 2012?

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

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