Moon Phase on September 13, 2017

On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 06:25 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Illumination47%
Moon age
22.4 days
New Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for September 13, 2017

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
47.5%
Moon age
22.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
369,857 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

Principal moon phase on September 13, 2017, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter06:25 UTCSep 13, 6:25 AM UTC

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 September 13, 2017

What was the moon phase on September 13, 2017?

On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 13, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 and Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Was there a new moon on September 13, 2017?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 21, 2017 and Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 13, 2017?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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