Moon Phase on October 2, 2018
On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 09:46 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for October 2, 2018
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.1%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 371,366 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 | 09:46 UTC | Oct 2, 9:46 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 October 2, 2018
What was the moon phase on October 2, 2018?
On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 2, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 and Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Was there a new moon on October 2, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 9, 2018 and Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 2, 2018?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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