Moon Phase on September 17, 2022
On Saturday, September 17, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 21:52 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.4 days
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Moon Data for September 17, 2022
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.1%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 401,711 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 | 21:52 UTC | Sep 17, 9:52 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 September 17, 2022
What was the moon phase on September 17, 2022?
On Saturday, September 17, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on September 17, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 10, 2022 and Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Was there a new moon on September 17, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 27, 2022 and Sunday, September 25, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 17, 2022?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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