Moon Phase on December 8, 2009

On Tuesday, December 8, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 21.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Illumination56%
Moon age
21.6 days
Last Quarter
in 0.5 days

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Moon Data for December 8, 2009

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
55.9%
Moon age
21.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
371,760 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.

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 8, 2009

What was the moon phase on December 8, 2009?

On Tuesday, December 8, 2009 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 8, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and Thursday, December 31, 2009.

Was there a new moon on December 8, 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 8, 2009?

The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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