Moon Phase on December 13, 2017
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
- Moon age
- 25.2 days
- New Moon
- in 4.8 days
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Moon Data for December 13, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 19.9%
- Moon age
- 25.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 396,599 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 13, 2017
What was the moon phase on December 13, 2017?
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 13, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 3, 2017 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Was there a new moon on December 13, 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 13, 2017?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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