Moon Phase on December 25, 2008
On Thursday, December 25, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated and 27.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, December 25, 2008
- Moon age
- 27.7 days
- New Moon
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for December 25, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 3.7%
- Moon age
- 27.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 406,071 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About December 25, 2008
What was the moon phase on December 25, 2008?
On Thursday, December 25, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 25, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 12, 2008 and Sunday, January 11, 2009.
Was there a new moon on December 25, 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 25, 2008?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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