Moon Phase on December 31, 2001

On Monday, December 31, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 15.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Monday, December 31, 2001

Illumination98%
Moon age
15.9 days
Last Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for December 31, 2001

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.5%
Moon age
15.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
367,435 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 31, 2001

What was the moon phase on December 31, 2001?

On Monday, December 31, 2001 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 31, 2001?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 30, 2001 and Monday, January 28, 2002.

Was there a new moon on December 31, 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 31, 2001?

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

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