Moon Phase on December 20, 2016
On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 21.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for December 20, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 55.9%
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 393,262 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 20, 2016
What was the moon phase on December 20, 2016?
On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 20, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on December 20, 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 20, 2016?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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