Moon Phase on September 3, 2018

On Monday, September 3, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:37 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Monday, September 3, 2018

Illumination46%
Moon age
22.6 days
New Moon
in 6.3 days

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Moon Data for September 3, 2018

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
45.8%
Moon age
22.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
373,892 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 3, 2018, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter02:37 UTCSep 3, 2:37 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 3, 2018

What was the moon phase on September 3, 2018?

On Monday, September 3, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 3, 2018?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 26, 2018 and Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Was there a new moon on September 3, 2018?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 11, 2018 and Sunday, September 9, 2018.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 3, 2018?

The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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