Moon Phase on December 9, 2016
On Friday, December 9, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 9.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, December 9, 2016
- Moon age
- 9.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.5 days
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Moon Data for December 9, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 72.9%
- Moon age
- 9.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 368,058 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 9, 2016
What was the moon phase on December 9, 2016?
On Friday, December 9, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 9, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 14, 2016 and Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Was there a new moon on December 9, 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 9, 2016?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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