Moon Phase on September 24, 2024

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:50 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 8.3 days

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Moon Data for September 24, 2024

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.2%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
381,728 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 September 24, 2024, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter18:50 UTCSep 24, 6:50 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 September 24, 2024

What was the moon phase on September 24, 2024?

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 24, 2024?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 and Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Was there a new moon on September 24, 2024?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 24, 2024?

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

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