Moon Phase on December 3, 2011

On Saturday, December 3, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated and 8.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Illumination61%
Moon age
8.4 days
Full Moon
in 7.1 days

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Moon Data for December 3, 2011

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
60.6%
Moon age
8.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
401,686 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 Waxing Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About December 3, 2011

What was the moon phase on December 3, 2011?

On Saturday, December 3, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 61% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 3, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and Saturday, December 10, 2011.

Was there a new moon on December 3, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, November 25, 2011 and Saturday, December 24, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 3, 2011?

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

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