Moon Phase on December 22, 1987
On Tuesday, December 22, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated and 2.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, December 22, 1987
- Moon age
- 2.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.9 days
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Moon Data for December 22, 1987
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 4.5%
- Moon age
- 2.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 361,250 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 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 22, 1987
What was the moon phase on December 22, 1987?
On Tuesday, December 22, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 22, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 5, 1987 and Monday, January 4, 1988.
Was there a new moon on December 22, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 20, 1987 and Tuesday, January 19, 1988.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 22, 1987?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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