Moon Phase on December 31, 2011
On Saturday, December 31, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, December 31, 2011
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.8 days
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Moon Data for December 31, 2011
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.9%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 401,014 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About December 31, 2011
What was the moon phase on December 31, 2011?
On Saturday, December 31, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 31, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 10, 2011 and Monday, January 9, 2012.
Was there a new moon on December 31, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 24, 2011 and Monday, January 23, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 31, 2011?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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