Moon Phase on December 6, 2015

On Sunday, December 6, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated and 25.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Illumination22%
Moon age
25.0 days
New Moon
in 4.9 days

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Moon Data for December 6, 2015

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
21.9%
Moon age
25.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
404,337 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 6, 2015

What was the moon phase on December 6, 2015?

On Sunday, December 6, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 6, 2015?

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

Was there a new moon on December 6, 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 6, 2015?

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

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