Moon Phase on December 12, 2006

On Tuesday, December 12, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 14:32 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Illumination51%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 8.1 days

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Moon Data for December 12, 2006

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.1%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
403,321 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

Principal moon phase on December 12, 2006, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter14:32 UTCDec 12, 2:32 PM UTC

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 12, 2006

What was the moon phase on December 12, 2006?

On Tuesday, December 12, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 12, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 and Wednesday, January 3, 2007.

Was there a new moon on December 12, 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 12, 2006?

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

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