Moon Phase on December 1, 2010

On Wednesday, December 1, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated and 25.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Illumination22%
Moon age
25.0 days
New Moon
in 4.2 days

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Moon Data for December 1, 2010

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
21.6%
Moon age
25.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
369,587 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 1, 2010

What was the moon phase on December 1, 2010?

On Wednesday, December 1, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 1, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, November 21, 2010 and Tuesday, December 21, 2010.

Was there a new moon on December 1, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, November 6, 2010 and Sunday, December 5, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 1, 2010?

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

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