Moon Phase on December 22, 2010

On Wednesday, December 22, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 16.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Illumination98%
Moon age
16.0 days
Last Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for December 22, 2010

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.3%
Moon age
16.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
372,614 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About December 22, 2010

What was the moon phase on December 22, 2010?

On Wednesday, December 22, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 22, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 and Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

Was there a new moon on December 22, 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 22, 2010?

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

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