Moon Phase on December 23, 1985
On Monday, December 23, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated and 11.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, December 23, 1985
- Moon age
- 11.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for December 23, 1985
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.3%
- Moon age
- 11.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 405,570 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About December 23, 1985
What was the moon phase on December 23, 1985?
On Monday, December 23, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 87% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 23, 1985?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 27, 1985 and Friday, December 27, 1985.
Was there a new moon on December 23, 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 23, 1985?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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