Moon Phase on December 3, 1985
On Tuesday, December 3, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 69% illuminated and 20.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, December 3, 1985
- Moon age
- 20.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for December 3, 1985
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 69.4%
- Moon age
- 20.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 388,782 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.
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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 3, 1985
What was the moon phase on December 3, 1985?
On Tuesday, December 3, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 69% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 3, 1985?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 27, 1985 and Friday, December 27, 1985.
Was there a new moon on December 3, 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 3, 1985?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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