Moon Phase on December 19, 2014

On Friday, December 19, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, December 19, 2014

Illumination8%
Moon age
26.8 days
New Moon
in 2.6 days

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Moon Data for December 19, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.2%
Moon age
26.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
381,246 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 19, 2014

What was the moon phase on December 19, 2014?

On Friday, December 19, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 19, 2014?

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

Was there a new moon on December 19, 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 19, 2014?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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