Moon Phase on December 24, 1996

On Tuesday, December 24, 1996 the moon was a Full Moon, 100% illuminated and 14.4 days old. This was the day of the exact full moon at 20:41 UTC.

Full · Moon phase

Full Moon

Tuesday, December 24, 1996

Illumination100%
Moon age
14.4 days
Last Quarter
in 8.6 days

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Moon Data for December 24, 1996

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.7%
Moon age
14.4 days
Direction
Full, then waning
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
397,053 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on December 24, 1996, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Full Moon20:41 UTCDec 24, 8:41 PM UTC

About the Full Moon

The moon is fully illuminated, appearing as a complete circle in the night sky. This is the peak of the lunar cycle, representing culmination, completion, and the full expression of energy.

Spiritual Meaning

A powerful time for release, gratitude, and celebration. The Full Moon illuminates what needs to be let go and what has come to fruition. Perfect for rituals of release and manifestation.

Questions About December 24, 1996

What was the moon phase on December 24, 1996?

On Tuesday, December 24, 1996 the moon was a Full Moon, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 24, 1996?

Yes. The moon was exactly full at 20:41 UTC on December 24, 1996.

Was there a new moon on December 24, 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 24, 1996?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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