Moon Phase on February 18, 2017
On Saturday, February 18, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:33 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, February 18, 2017
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 8.1 days
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Moon Data for February 18, 2017
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.1%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 404,267 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 | 19:33 UTC | Feb 18, 7:33 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 February 18, 2017
What was the moon phase on February 18, 2017?
On Saturday, February 18, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 18, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 11, 2017 and Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on February 18, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, January 28, 2017 and Sunday, February 26, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 18, 2017?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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