Moon Phase on December 6, 2008
On Saturday, December 6, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 8.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, December 6, 2008
- Moon age
- 8.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.2 days
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Moon Data for December 6, 2008
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 56.4%
- Moon age
- 8.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 385,643 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 6, 2008
What was the moon phase on December 6, 2008?
On Saturday, December 6, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 6, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and Friday, December 12, 2008.
Was there a new moon on December 6, 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 6, 2008?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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