Moon Phase on December 10, 2006
On Sunday, December 10, 2006 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 70% illuminated and 20.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, December 10, 2006
- Moon age
- 20.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.1 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for December 10, 2006
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 69.7%
- Moon age
- 20.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 397,538 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.
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in December 2006
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 10, 2006
What was the moon phase on December 10, 2006?
On Sunday, December 10, 2006 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 70% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 10, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 and Wednesday, January 3, 2007.
Was there a new moon on December 10, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, November 20, 2006 and Wednesday, December 20, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 10, 2006?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.