Moon Phase on December 18, 2016
On Sunday, December 18, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 75% illuminated and 19.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, December 18, 2016
- Moon age
- 19.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for December 18, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 75.3%
- Moon age
- 19.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 381,449 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 18, 2016
What was the moon phase on December 18, 2016?
On Sunday, December 18, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 75% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 18, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on December 18, 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 18, 2016?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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