Moon Phase on December 21, 1988
On Wednesday, December 21, 1988 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 13.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, December 21, 1988
- Moon age
- 13.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.7 days
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Moon Data for December 21, 1988
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96.3%
- Moon age
- 13.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 377,677 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 21, 1988
What was the moon phase on December 21, 1988?
On Wednesday, December 21, 1988 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 21, 1988?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 23, 1988 and Friday, December 23, 1988.
Was there a new moon on December 21, 1988?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 9, 1988 and Saturday, January 7, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 21, 1988?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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