Moon Phase on December 15, 1985
On Sunday, December 15, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 16% illuminated and 3.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, December 15, 1985
- Moon age
- 3.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for December 15, 1985
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 16.1%
- Moon age
- 3.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 374,948 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About December 15, 1985
What was the moon phase on December 15, 1985?
On Sunday, December 15, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 15, 1985?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 27, 1985 and Friday, December 27, 1985.
Was there a new moon on December 15, 1985?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 12, 1985 and Friday, January 10, 1986.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 15, 1985?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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