Moon Phase on December 14, 2008
On Sunday, December 14, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 16.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, December 14, 2008
- Moon age
- 16.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.9 days
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Moon Data for December 14, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95.1%
- Moon age
- 16.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 359,082 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About December 14, 2008
What was the moon phase on December 14, 2008?
On Sunday, December 14, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 14, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 12, 2008 and Sunday, January 11, 2009.
Was there a new moon on December 14, 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 14, 2008?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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