Moon Phase on December 2, 2018

On Sunday, December 2, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated and 24.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Illumination24%
Moon age
24.8 days
New Moon
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for December 2, 2018

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
23.8%
Moon age
24.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
378,512 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 2, 2018

What was the moon phase on December 2, 2018?

On Sunday, December 2, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 2, 2018?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 23, 2018 and Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Was there a new moon on December 2, 2018?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 and Friday, December 7, 2018.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 2, 2018?

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

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