Moon Phase on August 23, 2019

On Friday, August 23, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 14:56 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, August 23, 2019

Illumination51%
Moon age
22.0 days
New Moon
in 6.9 days

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Moon Data for August 23, 2019

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.4%
Moon age
22.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
389,825 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 August 23, 2019, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter14:56 UTCAug 23, 2:56 PM 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 August 23, 2019

What was the moon phase on August 23, 2019?

On Friday, August 23, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 23, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 15, 2019 and Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Was there a new moon on August 23, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 1, 2019 and Friday, August 30, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 23, 2019?

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

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