Moon Phase on December 23, 2001

On Sunday, December 23, 2001 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 7.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, December 23, 2001

Illumination56%
Moon age
7.9 days
Full Moon
in 6.9 days

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Moon Data for December 23, 2001

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
56.1%
Moon age
7.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
402,116 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 Waxing Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About December 23, 2001

What was the moon phase on December 23, 2001?

On Sunday, December 23, 2001 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 7.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 23, 2001?

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

Was there a new moon on December 23, 2001?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 14, 2001 and Sunday, January 13, 2002.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 23, 2001?

The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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