Moon Phase on December 31, 2010
On Friday, December 31, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, December 31, 2010
- Moon age
- 25.7 days
- New Moon
- in 3.9 days
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Moon Data for December 31, 2010
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 16.2%
- Moon age
- 25.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 377,953 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 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 31, 2010
What was the moon phase on December 31, 2010?
On Friday, December 31, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 31, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 and Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
Was there a new moon on December 31, 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 31, 2010?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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