Moon Phase on February 4, 2021

On Thursday, February 4, 2021 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:37 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 7.3 days

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Moon Data for February 4, 2021

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.8%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
370,227 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 February 4, 2021, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter17:37 UTCFeb 4, 5:37 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 February 4, 2021

What was the moon phase on February 4, 2021?

On Thursday, February 4, 2021 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 4, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 28, 2021 and Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Was there a new moon on February 4, 2021?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 and Thursday, February 11, 2021.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 4, 2021?

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

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