Moon Phase on December 30, 2004
On Thursday, December 30, 2004 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated and 18.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, December 30, 2004
- Moon age
- 18.2 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.2 days
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Moon Data for December 30, 2004
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.0%
- Moon age
- 18.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 403,779 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 30, 2004
What was the moon phase on December 30, 2004?
On Thursday, December 30, 2004 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 87% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 30, 2004?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 26, 2004 and Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
Was there a new moon on December 30, 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 30, 2004?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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