Moon Phase on December 5, 2016
On Monday, December 5, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, December 5, 2016
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for December 5, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 30.9%
- Moon age
- 5.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 388,501 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About December 5, 2016
What was the moon phase on December 5, 2016?
On Monday, December 5, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 5, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 14, 2016 and Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Was there a new moon on December 5, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 and Thursday, December 29, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 5, 2016?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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