Moon Phase on October 17, 2022
On Monday, October 17, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:15 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, October 17, 2022
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- New Moon
- in 8.0 days
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Moon Data for October 17, 2022
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52.2%
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 404,312 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 | 17:15 UTC | Oct 17, 5:15 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 October 17, 2022
What was the moon phase on October 17, 2022?
On Monday, October 17, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 17, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, October 9, 2022 and Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Was there a new moon on October 17, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, September 25, 2022 and Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 17, 2022?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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