Moon Phase on December 18, 2014

On Thursday, December 18, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated and 25.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Illumination15%
Moon age
25.8 days
New Moon
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for December 18, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
14.9%
Moon age
25.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
386,702 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 18, 2014

What was the moon phase on December 18, 2014?

On Thursday, December 18, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 15% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 18, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 6, 2014 and Monday, January 5, 2015.

Was there a new moon on December 18, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, November 22, 2014 and Monday, December 22, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 18, 2014?

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

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