Moon Phase on December 5, 1999
On Sunday, December 5, 1999 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, December 5, 1999
- Moon age
- 27.4 days
- New Moon
- in 2.4 days
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Moon Data for December 5, 1999
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.5%
- Moon age
- 27.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 403,806 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 5, 1999
What was the moon phase on December 5, 1999?
On Sunday, December 5, 1999 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 5, 1999?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 and Wednesday, December 22, 1999.
Was there a new moon on December 5, 1999?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, November 8, 1999 and Tuesday, December 7, 1999.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 5, 1999?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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