Moon Phase on December 4, 2001

On Tuesday, December 4, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 18.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, December 4, 2001

Illumination85%
Moon age
18.6 days
Last Quarter
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for December 4, 2001

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
84.6%
Moon age
18.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
371,776 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.

About the Waning Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About December 4, 2001

What was the moon phase on December 4, 2001?

On Tuesday, December 4, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 4, 2001?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 30, 2001 and Sunday, December 30, 2001.

Was there a new moon on December 4, 2001?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, November 15, 2001 and Friday, December 14, 2001.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 4, 2001?

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

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