Moon Phase on August 9, 2012
On Thursday, August 9, 2012 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:55 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, August 9, 2012
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 8.2 days
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Moon Data for August 9, 2012
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52.9%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 403,530 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 | 18:55 UTC | Aug 9, 6:55 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 9, 2012
What was the moon phase on August 9, 2012?
On Thursday, August 9, 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 August 9, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and Friday, August 31, 2012.
Was there a new moon on August 9, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 19, 2012 and Friday, August 17, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 9, 2012?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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