Moon Phase on July 16, 2017
On Sunday, July 16, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:26 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, July 16, 2017
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for July 16, 2017
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.6%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 376,741 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 | 19:26 UTC | Jul 16, 7:26 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 July 16, 2017
What was the moon phase on July 16, 2017?
On Sunday, July 16, 2017 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 16, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 9, 2017 and Monday, August 7, 2017.
Was there a new moon on July 16, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, June 24, 2017 and Sunday, July 23, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 16, 2017?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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