Moon Phase on August 8, 2042

On Friday, August 8, 2042 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 10:35 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, August 8, 2042

Illumination49%
Moon age
22.2 days
New Moon
in 7.3 days

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Moon Data for August 8, 2042

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
49.5%
Moon age
22.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
371,814 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 August 8, 2042, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter10:35 UTCAug 8, 10:35 AM 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 August 8, 2042

What will the moon phase be on August 8, 2042?

On Friday, August 8, 2042 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on August 8, 2042?

No. The closest full moons will be on Friday, August 1, 2042 and Sunday, August 31, 2042.

Will there be a new moon on August 8, 2042?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Thursday, July 17, 2042 and Friday, August 15, 2042.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on August 8, 2042?

The moon will be in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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