Moon Phase on December 6, 2017
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 18.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
- Moon age
- 18.1 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for December 6, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 88.3%
- Moon age
- 18.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 361,659 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 6, 2017
What was the moon phase on December 6, 2017?
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 6, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 3, 2017 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Was there a new moon on December 6, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, November 18, 2017 and Monday, December 18, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 6, 2017?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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