Moon Phase on December 18, 2011
On Sunday, December 18, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:48 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, December 18, 2011
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for December 18, 2011
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 44.9%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 371,303 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 00:48 UTC | Dec 18, 12:48 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 18, 2011
What was the moon phase on December 18, 2011?
On Sunday, December 18, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 18, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 10, 2011 and Monday, January 9, 2012.
Was there a new moon on December 18, 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 18, 2011?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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