Moon Phase on December 16, 2005
On Friday, December 16, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, December 16, 2005
- Moon age
- 15.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for December 16, 2005
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.1%
- Moon age
- 15.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 395,566 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 16, 2005
What was the moon phase on December 16, 2005?
On Friday, December 16, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 16, 2005?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 15, 2005 and Saturday, January 14, 2006.
Was there a new moon on December 16, 2005?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 1, 2005 and Saturday, December 31, 2005.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 16, 2005?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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