Moon Phase on December 29, 2010

On Wednesday, December 29, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Illumination35%
Moon age
23.6 days
New Moon
in 5.9 days

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Moon Data for December 29, 2010

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
35.4%
Moon age
23.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
373,219 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About December 29, 2010

What was the moon phase on December 29, 2010?

On Wednesday, December 29, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 29, 2010?

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

Was there a new moon on December 29, 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 29, 2010?

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

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