Moon Phase on August 25, 2016
On Thursday, August 25, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 03:41 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, August 25, 2016
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for August 25, 2016
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.2%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 371,562 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 | 03:41 UTC | Aug 25, 3:41 AM 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 25, 2016
What was the moon phase on August 25, 2016?
On Thursday, August 25, 2016 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 August 25, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 18, 2016 and Friday, September 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on August 25, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 and Thursday, September 1, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 25, 2016?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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