Moon Phase on August 26, 2024
On Monday, August 26, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 09:26 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, August 26, 2024
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for August 26, 2024
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 48.9%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 377,207 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 | 09:26 UTC | Aug 26, 9:26 AM 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 August 26, 2024
What was the moon phase on August 26, 2024?
On Monday, August 26, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 26, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 19, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
Was there a new moon on August 26, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 4, 2024 and Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 26, 2024?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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