Moon Phase on December 26, 2012

On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 13.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Illumination97%
Moon age
13.0 days
Full Moon
in 1.9 days

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Moon Data for December 26, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.7%
Moon age
13.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
405,945 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 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 26, 2012

What was the moon phase on December 26, 2012?

On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 26, 2012?

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

Was there a new moon on December 26, 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 26, 2012?

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

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