Moon Phase on December 18, 1986
On Thursday, December 18, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 16.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, December 18, 1986
- Moon age
- 16.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for December 18, 1986
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95.5%
- Moon age
- 16.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 405,926 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 18, 1986
What was the moon phase on December 18, 1986?
On Thursday, December 18, 1986 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 18, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 16, 1986 and Thursday, January 15, 1987.
Was there a new moon on December 18, 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 18, 1986?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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