Moon Phase on December 14, 2017

On Thursday, December 14, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Illumination13%
Moon age
26.1 days
New Moon
in 3.8 days

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Moon Data for December 14, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.7%
Moon age
26.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
399,945 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 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 14, 2017

What was the moon phase on December 14, 2017?

On Thursday, December 14, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 14, 2017?

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

Was there a new moon on December 14, 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 14, 2017?

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

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