Moon Phase on October 21, 2019
On Monday, October 21, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:39 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, October 21, 2019
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for October 21, 2019
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.4%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 375,551 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 | 12:39 UTC | Oct 21, 12:39 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 21, 2019
What was the moon phase on October 21, 2019?
On Monday, October 21, 2019 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 21, 2019?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 13, 2019 and Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Was there a new moon on October 21, 2019?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, September 28, 2019 and Monday, October 28, 2019.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 21, 2019?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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