Moon Phase on December 11, 2009
On Friday, December 11, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated and 24.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, December 11, 2009
- Moon age
- 24.7 days
- New Moon
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for December 11, 2009
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 24.2%
- Moon age
- 24.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 382,899 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 11, 2009
What was the moon phase on December 11, 2009?
On Friday, December 11, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 11, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and Thursday, December 31, 2009.
Was there a new moon on December 11, 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 11, 2009?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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