Moon Phase on December 11, 1996
On Wednesday, December 11, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 0.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, December 11, 1996
- Moon age
- 0.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for December 11, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 1.1%
- Moon age
- 0.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 366,160 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 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 11, 1996
What was the moon phase on December 11, 1996?
On Wednesday, December 11, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 11, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 25, 1996 and Tuesday, December 24, 1996.
Was there a new moon on December 11, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, December 10, 1996 and Thursday, January 9, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 11, 1996?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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