Moon Phase on December 13, 2018

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated and 5.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Illumination32%
Moon age
5.6 days
First Quarter
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for December 13, 2018

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
31.6%
Moon age
5.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
404,596 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About December 13, 2018

What was the moon phase on December 13, 2018?

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 32% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 13, 2018?

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

Was there a new moon on December 13, 2018?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, December 7, 2018 and Sunday, January 6, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 13, 2018?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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