Moon Phase on July 20, 2022

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 14:19 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Illumination51%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 8.2 days

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Moon Data for July 20, 2022

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.1%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
389,790 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 July 20, 2022, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter14:19 UTCJul 20, 2:19 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 July 20, 2022

What was the moon phase on July 20, 2022?

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 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 20, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 and Friday, August 12, 2022.

Was there a new moon on July 20, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 and Thursday, July 28, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 20, 2022?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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