Moon Phase on December 20, 2011

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated and 24.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Illumination23%
Moon age
24.8 days
New Moon
in 4.3 days

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Moon Data for December 20, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
23.2%
Moon age
24.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
366,318 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 20, 2011

What was the moon phase on December 20, 2011?

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 23% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 20, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on December 20, 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 20, 2011?

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

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