Moon Phase on December 21, 2016
On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 01:56 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 7.8 days
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Moon Data for December 21, 2016
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.0%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 398,027 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 01:56 UTC | Dec 21, 1:56 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 21, 2016
What was the moon phase on December 21, 2016?
On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 21, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on December 21, 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 21, 2016?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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