Moon Phase on December 26, 2013

On Thursday, December 26, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 41% illuminated and 23.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Illumination41%
Moon age
23.0 days
New Moon
in 6.0 days

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Moon Data for December 26, 2013

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.7%
Moon age
23.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
385,881 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 26, 2013

What was the moon phase on December 26, 2013?

On Thursday, December 26, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 41% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 26, 2013?

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

Was there a new moon on December 26, 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 26, 2013?

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

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