Moon Phase on August 15, 2017
On Tuesday, August 15, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 01:15 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for August 15, 2017
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.0%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 370,255 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 | 01:15 UTC | Aug 15, 1:15 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 15, 2017
What was the moon phase on August 15, 2017?
On Tuesday, August 15, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 15, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 7, 2017 and Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Was there a new moon on August 15, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, July 23, 2017 and Monday, August 21, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 15, 2017?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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