Moon Phase on December 17, 1985
On Tuesday, December 17, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated and 5.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, December 17, 1985
- Moon age
- 5.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.6 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for December 17, 1985
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 34.4%
- Moon age
- 5.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 387,309 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.
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in December 1985
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 17, 1985
What was the moon phase on December 17, 1985?
On Tuesday, December 17, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 17, 1985?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 27, 1985 and Friday, December 27, 1985.
Was there a new moon on December 17, 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 17, 1985?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.