Moon Phase on December 18, 2018

On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 78% illuminated and 10.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Illumination78%
Moon age
10.2 days
Full Moon
in 4.2 days

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Moon Data for December 18, 2018

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
78.5%
Moon age
10.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
384,661 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 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 18, 2018

What was the moon phase on December 18, 2018?

On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 78% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 18, 2018?

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

Was there a new moon on December 18, 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 18, 2018?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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