Moon Phase on December 16, 2006

On Saturday, December 16, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, December 16, 2006

Illumination16%
Moon age
25.6 days
New Moon
in 4.1 days

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Moon Data for December 16, 2006

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
16.5%
Moon age
25.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
400,068 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.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About December 16, 2006

What was the moon phase on December 16, 2006?

On Saturday, December 16, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 16, 2006?

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

Was there a new moon on December 16, 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 16, 2006?

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

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