Moon Phase on December 17, 1993

On Friday, December 17, 1993 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated and 4.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, December 17, 1993

Illumination19%
Moon age
4.2 days
First Quarter
in 3.4 days

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Moon Data for December 17, 1993

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.9%
Moon age
4.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
390,480 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.

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 17, 1993

What was the moon phase on December 17, 1993?

On Friday, December 17, 1993 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 19% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 17, 1993?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 29, 1993 and Tuesday, December 28, 1993.

Was there a new moon on December 17, 1993?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 13, 1993 and Tuesday, January 11, 1994.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 17, 1993?

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

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