Moon Phase on August 19, 2022

On Friday, August 19, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:36 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, August 19, 2022

Illumination47%
Moon age
22.4 days
New Moon
in 7.8 days

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Moon Data for August 19, 2022

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
47.1%
Moon age
22.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
398,802 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 August 19, 2022, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter04:36 UTCAug 19, 4:36 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 August 19, 2022

What was the moon phase on August 19, 2022?

On Friday, August 19, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 19, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 12, 2022 and Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Was there a new moon on August 19, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 28, 2022 and Saturday, August 27, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 19, 2022?

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

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