Moon Phase on December 31, 1997
On Wednesday, December 31, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated and 1.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, December 31, 1997
- Moon age
- 1.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.1 days
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Moon Data for December 31, 1997
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 4.1%
- Moon age
- 1.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 372,498 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 31, 1997
What was the moon phase on December 31, 1997?
On Wednesday, December 31, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 31, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 14, 1997 and Monday, January 12, 1998.
Was there a new moon on December 31, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 29, 1997 and Wednesday, January 28, 1998.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 31, 1997?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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