Moon Phase on December 12, 2009

On Saturday, December 12, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Illumination16%
Moon age
25.7 days
New Moon
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for December 12, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
15.8%
Moon age
25.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
386,517 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 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 12, 2009

What was the moon phase on December 12, 2009?

On Saturday, December 12, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 12, 2009?

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

Was there a new moon on December 12, 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 12, 2009?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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