Moon Phase on December 28, 2017
On Thursday, December 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 9.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, December 28, 2017
- Moon age
- 9.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for December 28, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 72.2%
- Moon age
- 9.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 372,826 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About December 28, 2017
What was the moon phase on December 28, 2017?
On Thursday, December 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 28, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 3, 2017 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Was there a new moon on December 28, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 18, 2017 and Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 28, 2017?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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