Moon Phase on December 17, 1986
On Wednesday, December 17, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, December 17, 1986
- Moon age
- 15.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for December 17, 1986
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.5%
- Moon age
- 15.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 406,468 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 17, 1986
What was the moon phase on December 17, 1986?
On Wednesday, December 17, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 17, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 16, 1986 and Thursday, January 15, 1987.
Was there a new moon on December 17, 1986?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 1, 1986 and Wednesday, December 31, 1986.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 17, 1986?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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