Moon Phase on December 21, 2010

On Tuesday, December 21, 2010 the moon was a Full Moon, 100% illuminated and 14.9 days old. This was the day of the exact full moon at 08:14 UTC.

Full · Moon phase

Full Moon

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Illumination100%
Moon age
14.9 days
Last Quarter
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for December 21, 2010

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
100.0%
Moon age
14.9 days
Direction
Full, then waning
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
375,921 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on December 21, 2010, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Full Moon08:14 UTCDec 21, 8:14 AM UTC

About the Full Moon

The moon is fully illuminated, appearing as a complete circle in the night sky. This is the peak of the lunar cycle, representing culmination, completion, and the full expression of energy.

Spiritual Meaning

A powerful time for release, gratitude, and celebration. The Full Moon illuminates what needs to be let go and what has come to fruition. Perfect for rituals of release and manifestation.

Questions About December 21, 2010

What was the moon phase on December 21, 2010?

On Tuesday, December 21, 2010 the moon was a Full Moon, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 21, 2010?

Yes. The moon was exactly full at 08:14 UTC on December 21, 2010.

Was there a new moon on December 21, 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 21, 2010?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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