Moon Phase on July 8, 2015

On Wednesday, July 8, 2015 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 20:24 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Illumination54%
Moon age
21.8 days
New Moon
in 7.6 days

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Moon Data for July 8, 2015

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.1%
Moon age
21.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
370,032 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 July 8, 2015, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter20:24 UTCJul 8, 8:24 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 July 8, 2015

What was the moon phase on July 8, 2015?

On Wednesday, July 8, 2015 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 8, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, July 2, 2015 and Friday, July 31, 2015.

Was there a new moon on July 8, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 and Thursday, July 16, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 8, 2015?

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

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