Moon Phase on August 17, 2014
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:26 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, August 17, 2014
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 8.1 days
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Moon Data for August 17, 2014
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.3%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 387,192 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 | 12:26 UTC | Aug 17, 12:26 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 17, 2014
What was the moon phase on August 17, 2014?
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 17, 2014?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 10, 2014 and Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
Was there a new moon on August 17, 2014?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 26, 2014 and Monday, August 25, 2014.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 17, 2014?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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