Moon Phase on December 1, 2015

On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 67% illuminated and 20.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Illumination67%
Moon age
20.5 days
Last Quarter
in 1.8 days

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Moon Data for December 1, 2015

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.4%
Moon age
20.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
394,332 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About December 1, 2015

What was the moon phase on December 1, 2015?

On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 67% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 1, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 and Friday, December 25, 2015.

Was there a new moon on December 1, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 and Friday, December 11, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 1, 2015?

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

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