Moon Phase on October 26, 2013

On Saturday, October 26, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 23:41 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Illumination55%
Moon age
21.7 days
New Moon
in 8.0 days

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Moon Data for October 26, 2013

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.7%
Moon age
21.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
404,023 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 October 26, 2013, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter23:41 UTCOct 26, 11:41 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 October 26, 2013

What was the moon phase on October 26, 2013?

On Saturday, October 26, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on October 26, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, October 18, 2013 and Sunday, November 17, 2013.

Was there a new moon on October 26, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, October 5, 2013 and Sunday, November 3, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 26, 2013?

The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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