Moon Phase on December 22, 2015
On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 11.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
- Moon age
- 11.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for December 22, 2015
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 88.8%
- Moon age
- 11.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 368,959 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About December 22, 2015
What was the moon phase on December 22, 2015?
On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 22, 2015?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 and Friday, December 25, 2015.
Was there a new moon on December 22, 2015?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 11, 2015 and Sunday, January 10, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 22, 2015?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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