Moon Phase on December 29, 2015
On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 83% illuminated and 18.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
- Moon age
- 18.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.7 days
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Moon Data for December 29, 2015
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 82.9%
- Moon age
- 18.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 394,634 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 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 29, 2015
What was the moon phase on December 29, 2015?
On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 83% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 29, 2015?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, December 25, 2015 and Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Was there a new moon on December 29, 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 29, 2015?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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