Moon Phase on December 19, 2008
On Friday, December 19, 2008 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 10:29 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, December 19, 2008
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 8.0 days
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Moon Data for December 19, 2008
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.5%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 386,056 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 10:29 UTC | Dec 19, 10:29 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 19, 2008
What was the moon phase on December 19, 2008?
On Friday, December 19, 2008 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 19, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 12, 2008 and Sunday, January 11, 2009.
Was there a new moon on December 19, 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 19, 2008?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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