Moon Phase on December 15, 2004

On Wednesday, December 15, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated and 4.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Illumination17%
Moon age
4.0 days
First Quarter
in 3.2 days

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Moon Data for December 15, 2004

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.0%
Moon age
4.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
363,887 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About December 15, 2004

What was the moon phase on December 15, 2004?

On Wednesday, December 15, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 15, 2004?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 26, 2004 and Sunday, December 26, 2004.

Was there a new moon on December 15, 2004?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 12, 2004 and Monday, January 10, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 15, 2004?

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

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