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Last Quarter Moon

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The Last Quarter Moon — also called the Third Quarter Moon — appears about seven days before the next New Moon, marking three-quarters of the way through the lunar cycle and looking exactly half-illuminated, lit on the left side in the Northern Hemisphere (right in the Southern Hemisphere). Unlike its counterpart, the first quarter, the last quarter rises around midnight and sets around midday, which puts its best visibility in the pre-dawn hours rather than the evening — it's the half-Moon most people miss simply because they're asleep when it's highest in the sky. It sits in the waning half of the cycle, with illumination decreasing from here through waning crescent until it disappears entirely at New Moon roughly a week later. The terms "Last Quarter" and "Third Quarter" are used interchangeably and refer to the same phase; neither is more correct, though "Last Quarter" is more common in everyday use and "Third Quarter" appears more often in technical almanacs.

Next occurrence
Today
Cycle window
Lunar days 22–23
Duration
2 lunar days
Illumination
50%

When is the next Last Quarter Moon?

Upcoming Last Quarter Moon dates and the Moon's zodiac sign
DateMoon in sign
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo

Let go of what no longer serves you and trust in the natural cycle of growth

The Third Quarter phase, also known as the Waning Crescent phase, is the next phase in the lunar cycle after the Waning Gibbous phase. During this phase, the Moon appears as a thin crescent in the sky and is continuing to decrease in size. Did you know that the phase of the Moon can affect the tide levels? It's true! The gravitational pull of the Moon causes the tides to rise and fall. So, just as the tide ebbs and flows with the phase of the Moon, use this phase to let go of things that no longer serve you and make room for new opportunities and growth. This phase is associated with letting go, releasing, and letting go of old patterns, and habits that no longer serve us. It's a time to detach ourselves emotionally and mentally from things that hold us back, and to get rid of anything that is no longer useful to us. It's also a time to focus on our inner selves, on self-reflection, and introspection. Use this phase to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your thoughts, and emotions. It's a time to identify the areas of your life that need improvement and to make a plan to work on them. In summary, the Third Quarter phase is a time of release, letting go, and self-reflection. Use this phase to detach emotionally and mentally from things that hold you back, and to focus on self-improvement and inner understanding. Take advantage of this phase to evaluate your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your plans. Remember that each phase of the Moon has its unique energy and gifts to offer, embrace it and use it to your advantage. And always remember to love what you do and don't settle for less.

What should you do during the period of Third Quarter Moon for yourself and your wishes

✂️ decide what to keep and what to leave in the past 🧭 correct your plans for the future 🎁 free up the place for something new 😉 get rid of bad habits