Moon Phase on December 31, 2006
On Sunday, December 31, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 11.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Sunday, December 31, 2006
- Moon age
- 11.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.1 days
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Moon Data for December 31, 2006
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 88.6%
- Moon age
- 11.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 373,373 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About December 31, 2006
What was the moon phase on December 31, 2006?
On Sunday, December 31, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 31, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 and Wednesday, January 3, 2007.
Was there a new moon on December 31, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 and Friday, January 19, 2007.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 31, 2006?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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