Moon Phase on December 22, 2016
On Thursday, December 22, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 37% illuminated and 23.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, December 22, 2016
- Moon age
- 23.4 days
- New Moon
- in 6.8 days
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Moon Data for December 22, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 36.6%
- Moon age
- 23.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 401,715 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About December 22, 2016
What was the moon phase on December 22, 2016?
On Thursday, December 22, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 37% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 22, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on December 22, 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 22, 2016?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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