Moon Phase on December 9, 2017

On Saturday, December 9, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 59% illuminated and 21.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Illumination59%
Moon age
21.3 days
Last Quarter
in 0.8 days

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Moon Data for December 9, 2017

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
59.0%
Moon age
21.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
376,829 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.

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 9, 2017

What was the moon phase on December 9, 2017?

On Saturday, December 9, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 59% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 9, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 3, 2017 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Was there a new moon on December 9, 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 9, 2017?

The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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