Moon Phase on July 31, 2021
On Saturday, July 31, 2021 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 13:16 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, July 31, 2021
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 8.1 days
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Moon Data for July 31, 2021
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.6%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 402,334 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 | 13:16 UTC | Jul 31, 1:16 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 July 31, 2021
What was the moon phase on July 31, 2021?
On Saturday, July 31, 2021 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 31, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 24, 2021 and Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Was there a new moon on July 31, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 10, 2021 and Sunday, August 8, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 31, 2021?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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