Moon Phase on December 8, 2015
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated and 26.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- New Moon
- in 2.9 days
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Moon Data for December 8, 2015
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.5%
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 400,429 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.
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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 8, 2015
What was the moon phase on December 8, 2015?
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 8, 2015?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 and Friday, December 25, 2015.
Was there a new moon on December 8, 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 8, 2015?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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