Moon Phase on April 23, 2022

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 11:56 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Illumination50%
Moon age
22.2 days
New Moon
in 7.4 days

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Moon Data for April 23, 2022

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.1%
Moon age
22.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
372,069 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 April 23, 2022, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter11:56 UTCApr 23, 11:56 AM 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 April 23, 2022

What was the moon phase on April 23, 2022?

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 23, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 16, 2022 and Monday, May 16, 2022.

Was there a new moon on April 23, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 1, 2022 and Saturday, April 30, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 23, 2022?

The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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