Moon Phase on December 10, 2009
On Thursday, December 10, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated and 23.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, December 10, 2009
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- New Moon
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for December 10, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 34.0%
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 379,167 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 10, 2009
What was the moon phase on December 10, 2009?
On Thursday, December 10, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 10, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and Thursday, December 31, 2009.
Was there a new moon on December 10, 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 10, 2009?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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