Moon Phase on December 16, 1992

On Wednesday, December 16, 1992 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:13 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, December 16, 1992

Illumination54%
Moon age
21.8 days
New Moon
in 7.5 days

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Moon Data for December 16, 1992

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.6%
Moon age
21.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
370,441 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on December 16, 1992, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter19:13 UTCDec 16, 7:13 PM UTC

About the Last Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.

Questions About December 16, 1992

What was the moon phase on December 16, 1992?

On Wednesday, December 16, 1992 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 16, 1992?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 9, 1992 and Friday, January 8, 1993.

Was there a new moon on December 16, 1992?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 24, 1992 and Thursday, December 24, 1992.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 16, 1992?

The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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