Moon Phase on December 4, 2008
On Thursday, December 4, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 36% illuminated and 6.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, December 4, 2008
- Moon age
- 6.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.4 days
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Moon Data for December 4, 2008
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 36.3%
- Moon age
- 6.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 396,263 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About December 4, 2008
What was the moon phase on December 4, 2008?
On Thursday, December 4, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 4, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and Friday, December 12, 2008.
Was there a new moon on December 4, 2008?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, November 27, 2008 and Saturday, December 27, 2008.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 4, 2008?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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