Moon Phase on December 26, 1983
On Monday, December 26, 1983 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 18:53 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, December 26, 1983
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 7.7 days
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Moon Data for December 26, 1983
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.4%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 371,603 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 | 18:53 UTC | Dec 26, 6:53 PM 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 December 26, 1983
What was the moon phase on December 26, 1983?
On Monday, December 26, 1983 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 26, 1983?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 20, 1983 and Wednesday, January 18, 1984.
Was there a new moon on December 26, 1983?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 4, 1983 and Tuesday, January 3, 1984.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 26, 1983?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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