Moon Phase on December 22, 1996
On Sunday, December 22, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 12.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Sunday, December 22, 1996
- Moon age
- 12.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.4 days
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Moon Data for December 22, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 94.3%
- Moon age
- 12.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 390,763 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About December 22, 1996
What was the moon phase on December 22, 1996?
On Sunday, December 22, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 22, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 25, 1996 and Tuesday, December 24, 1996.
Was there a new moon on December 22, 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 22, 1996?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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