Moon Phase on December 23, 2005
On Friday, December 23, 2005 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:36 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, December 23, 2005
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for December 23, 2005
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.2%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 401,509 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 19:36 UTC | Dec 23, 7:36 PM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 23, 2005
What was the moon phase on December 23, 2005?
On Friday, December 23, 2005 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 23, 2005?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 15, 2005 and Saturday, January 14, 2006.
Was there a new moon on December 23, 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 23, 2005?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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