Moon Phase on December 27, 2012

On Thursday, December 27, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 13.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Illumination99%
Moon age
13.9 days
Full Moon
in 0.9 days

See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.

Moon Data for December 27, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
99.2%
Moon age
13.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
405,152 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 27, 2012

What was the moon phase on December 27, 2012?

On Thursday, December 27, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 27, 2012?

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

Was there a new moon on December 27, 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 27, 2012?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

Look Up Another Date

Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.