Moon Phase on December 31, 2002
On Tuesday, December 31, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 7% illuminated and 27.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, December 31, 2002
- Moon age
- 27.0 days
- New Moon
- in 2.3 days
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Moon Data for December 31, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 7.0%
- Moon age
- 27.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 368,909 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 31, 2002
What was the moon phase on December 31, 2002?
On Tuesday, December 31, 2002 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 7% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 31, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 19, 2002 and Saturday, January 18, 2003.
Was there a new moon on December 31, 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 31, 2002?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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