Moon Phase on December 15, 1998
On Tuesday, December 15, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated and 26.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, December 15, 1998
- Moon age
- 26.4 days
- New Moon
- in 3.4 days
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Moon Data for December 15, 1998
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 10.9%
- Moon age
- 26.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 405,442 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 Waning Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About December 15, 1998
What was the moon phase on December 15, 1998?
On Tuesday, December 15, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 15, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 3, 1998 and Saturday, January 2, 1999.
Was there a new moon on December 15, 1998?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, November 19, 1998 and Friday, December 18, 1998.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 15, 1998?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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