Moon Phase on December 8, 2012

On Saturday, December 8, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 30% illuminated and 24.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Illumination30%
Moon age
24.0 days
New Moon
in 4.9 days

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Moon Data for December 8, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
30.5%
Moon age
24.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
373,229 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 8, 2012

What was the moon phase on December 8, 2012?

On Saturday, December 8, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 30% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 8, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 and Friday, December 28, 2012.

Was there a new moon on December 8, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 and Thursday, December 13, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 8, 2012?

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

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