Moon Phase on December 5, 2009
On Saturday, December 5, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 86% illuminated and 18.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, December 5, 2009
- Moon age
- 18.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.5 days
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Moon Data for December 5, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 86.4%
- Moon age
- 18.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 364,022 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 5, 2009
What was the moon phase on December 5, 2009?
On Saturday, December 5, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 86% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 5, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and Thursday, December 31, 2009.
Was there a new moon on December 5, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, November 16, 2009 and Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 5, 2009?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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