Moon Phase on December 3, 2018
On Monday, December 3, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated and 25.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, December 3, 2018
- Moon age
- 25.8 days
- New Moon
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for December 3, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 15.3%
- Moon age
- 25.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 381,572 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 3, 2018
What was the moon phase on December 3, 2018?
On Monday, December 3, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 15% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 3, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 23, 2018 and Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Was there a new moon on December 3, 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 3, 2018?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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