Moon Phase on December 1, 1983

On Thursday, December 1, 1983 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated and 26.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, December 1, 1983

Illumination10%
Moon age
26.5 days
New Moon
in 3.0 days

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Moon Data for December 1, 1983

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
10.4%
Moon age
26.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
376,660 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.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About December 1, 1983

What was the moon phase on December 1, 1983?

On Thursday, December 1, 1983 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 1, 1983?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, November 20, 1983 and Tuesday, December 20, 1983.

Was there a new moon on December 1, 1983?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, November 4, 1983 and Sunday, December 4, 1983.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 1, 1983?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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