Moon Phase on December 13, 1996

On Friday, December 13, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, December 13, 1996

Illumination11%
Moon age
3.1 days
First Quarter
in 3.9 days

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Moon Data for December 13, 1996

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.8%
Moon age
3.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
364,293 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 13, 1996

What was the moon phase on December 13, 1996?

On Friday, December 13, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 13, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 25, 1996 and Tuesday, December 24, 1996.

Was there a new moon on December 13, 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 13, 1996?

The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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