Moon Phase on November 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 13:27 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Illumination51%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 7.5 days

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Moon Data for November 16, 2022

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.7%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
401,803 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 November 16, 2022, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter13:27 UTCNov 16, 1:27 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 November 16, 2022

What was the moon phase on November 16, 2022?

On Wednesday, November 16, 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 November 16, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Was there a new moon on November 16, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 and Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on November 16, 2022?

The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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