Moon Phase on April 12, 2015

On Sunday, April 12, 2015 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 03:45 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Illumination46%
Moon age
22.5 days
New Moon
in 6.3 days

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Moon Data for April 12, 2015

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
46.3%
Moon age
22.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
374,285 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 April 12, 2015, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter03:45 UTCApr 12, 3:45 AM 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 April 12, 2015

What was the moon phase on April 12, 2015?

On Sunday, April 12, 2015 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 April 12, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 4, 2015 and Monday, May 4, 2015.

Was there a new moon on April 12, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, March 20, 2015 and Saturday, April 18, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 12, 2015?

The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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