Moon Phase on December 5, 1996
On Thursday, December 5, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated and 24.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, December 5, 1996
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- New Moon
- in 5.2 days
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Moon Data for December 5, 1996
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 28.7%
- Moon age
- 24.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 394,384 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About December 5, 1996
What was the moon phase on December 5, 1996?
On Thursday, December 5, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 5, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 25, 1996 and Tuesday, December 24, 1996.
Was there a new moon on December 5, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, November 11, 1996 and Tuesday, December 10, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 5, 1996?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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