Moon Phase on August 7, 2015

On Friday, August 7, 2015 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:03 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, August 7, 2015

Illumination46%
Moon age
22.6 days
New Moon
in 7.1 days

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Moon Data for August 7, 2015

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
45.5%
Moon age
22.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
376,073 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 August 7, 2015, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter02:03 UTCAug 7, 2:03 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 August 7, 2015

What was the moon phase on August 7, 2015?

On Friday, August 7, 2015 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 7, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 31, 2015 and Saturday, August 29, 2015.

Was there a new moon on August 7, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 16, 2015 and Friday, August 14, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 7, 2015?

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

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