Moon Phase on October 22, 2016
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:14 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, October 22, 2016
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.2 days
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Moon Data for October 22, 2016
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.4%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 378,837 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 | 19:14 UTC | Oct 22, 7:14 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 October 22, 2016
What was the moon phase on October 22, 2016?
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 22, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 16, 2016 and Monday, November 14, 2016.
Was there a new moon on October 22, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, October 1, 2016 and Sunday, October 30, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 22, 2016?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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