Moon Phase on December 23, 2010
On Thursday, December 23, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 17.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, December 23, 2010
- Moon age
- 17.1 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.7 days
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Moon Data for December 23, 2010
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 94.2%
- Moon age
- 17.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 370,257 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 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 23, 2010
What was the moon phase on December 23, 2010?
On Thursday, December 23, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 23, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 and Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
Was there a new moon on December 23, 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 23, 2010?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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