Moon Phase on December 25, 2013

On Wednesday, December 25, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 13:48 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Illumination51%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for December 25, 2013

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.9%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
391,625 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on December 25, 2013, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter13:48 UTCDec 25, 1:48 PM UTC

About the Last Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.

Questions About December 25, 2013

What was the moon phase on December 25, 2013?

On Wednesday, December 25, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 25, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 and Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Was there a new moon on December 25, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 and Wednesday, January 1, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 25, 2013?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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