Moon Phase on December 16, 2010
On Thursday, December 16, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 77% illuminated and 10.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, December 16, 2010
- Moon age
- 10.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.8 days
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Moon Data for December 16, 2010
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 76.6%
- Moon age
- 10.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 398,185 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About December 16, 2010
What was the moon phase on December 16, 2010?
On Thursday, December 16, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 77% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 16, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, November 21, 2010 and Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Was there a new moon on December 16, 2010?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 5, 2010 and Tuesday, January 4, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 16, 2010?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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