Moon Phase on December 14, 1987
On Monday, December 14, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated and 23.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, December 14, 1987
- Moon age
- 23.1 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for December 14, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 40.3%
- Moon age
- 23.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 395,828 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About December 14, 1987
What was the moon phase on December 14, 1987?
On Monday, December 14, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 40% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 14, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 5, 1987 and Monday, January 4, 1988.
Was there a new moon on December 14, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, November 21, 1987 and Sunday, December 20, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 14, 1987?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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