Moon Phase on December 22, 2004

On Wednesday, December 22, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 11.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Illumination85%
Moon age
11.0 days
Full Moon
in 4.1 days

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Moon Data for December 22, 2004

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
85.1%
Moon age
11.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
397,661 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 22, 2004

What was the moon phase on December 22, 2004?

On Wednesday, December 22, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 22, 2004?

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

Was there a new moon on December 22, 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 22, 2004?

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

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