Moon Phase on December 27, 2010

On Monday, December 27, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 21.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Monday, December 27, 2010

Illumination58%
Moon age
21.4 days
Last Quarter
in 0.7 days

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Moon Data for December 27, 2010

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
57.9%
Moon age
21.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
369,829 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 27, 2010

What was the moon phase on December 27, 2010?

On Monday, December 27, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 58% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 27, 2010?

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

Was there a new moon on December 27, 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 27, 2010?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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