Moon Phase on October 31, 2018
On Wednesday, October 31, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 16:40 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 7.2 days
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Moon Data for October 31, 2018
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52.4%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 370,224 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 | 16:40 UTC | Oct 31, 4:40 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 31, 2018
What was the moon phase on October 31, 2018?
On Wednesday, October 31, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 31, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018.
Was there a new moon on October 31, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 and Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 31, 2018?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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