Moon Phase on December 20, 2002
On Friday, December 20, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, December 20, 2002
- Moon age
- 15.4 days
- Last Quarter
- in 6.5 days
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Moon Data for December 20, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.4%
- Moon age
- 15.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 389,304 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 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 20, 2002
What was the moon phase on December 20, 2002?
On Friday, December 20, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 20, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 19, 2002 and Saturday, January 18, 2003.
Was there a new moon on December 20, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, December 4, 2002 and Thursday, January 2, 2003.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 20, 2002?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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