Moon Phase on December 24, 2012
On Monday, December 24, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated and 11.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, December 24, 2012
- Moon age
- 11.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.9 days
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Moon Data for December 24, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 86.9%
- Moon age
- 11.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 405,279 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About December 24, 2012
What was the moon phase on December 24, 2012?
On Monday, December 24, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 87% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 24, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 and Friday, December 28, 2012.
Was there a new moon on December 24, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 13, 2012 and Friday, January 11, 2013.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 24, 2012?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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