Moon Phase on December 24, 1988
On Saturday, December 24, 1988 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 16.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, December 24, 1988
- Moon age
- 16.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for December 24, 1988
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.1%
- Moon age
- 16.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 388,758 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 24, 1988
What was the moon phase on December 24, 1988?
On Saturday, December 24, 1988 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 24, 1988?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 23, 1988 and Saturday, January 21, 1989.
Was there a new moon on December 24, 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 24, 1988?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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