Moon Phase on October 12, 2017
On Thursday, October 12, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:26 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, October 12, 2017
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for October 12, 2017
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.3%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 371,075 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 | 12:26 UTC | Oct 12, 12:26 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 October 12, 2017
What was the moon phase on October 12, 2017?
On Thursday, October 12, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 12, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, October 5, 2017 and Saturday, November 4, 2017.
Was there a new moon on October 12, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 and Thursday, October 19, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 12, 2017?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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