Moon Phase on December 13, 2011

On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated and 17.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Illumination92%
Moon age
17.5 days
Last Quarter
in 4.5 days

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Moon Data for December 13, 2011

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
91.6%
Moon age
17.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
388,027 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 13, 2011

What was the moon phase on December 13, 2011?

On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 92% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 13, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 10, 2011 and Monday, January 9, 2012.

Was there a new moon on December 13, 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 13, 2011?

The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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