Moon Phase on December 1, 1985

On Sunday, December 1, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 86% illuminated and 18.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, December 1, 1985

Illumination86%
Moon age
18.4 days
Last Quarter
in 3.9 days

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Moon Data for December 1, 1985

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
85.9%
Moon age
18.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
396,709 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About December 1, 1985

What was the moon phase on December 1, 1985?

On Sunday, December 1, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 86% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 1, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 27, 1985 and Friday, December 27, 1985.

Was there a new moon on December 1, 1985?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 12, 1985 and Thursday, December 12, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 1, 1985?

The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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