Moon Phase on February 23, 2022
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 22:33 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- New Moon
- in 7.2 days
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Moon Data for February 23, 2022
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 55.1%
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 371,891 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 | 22:33 UTC | Feb 23, 10:33 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 February 23, 2022
What was the moon phase on February 23, 2022?
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 23, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 and Friday, March 18, 2022.
Was there a new moon on February 23, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 23, 2022?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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