Moon Phase on December 21, 2018
On Friday, December 21, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, December 21, 2018
- Moon age
- 13.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.2 days
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Moon Data for December 21, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 97.8%
- Moon age
- 13.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 367,903 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 21, 2018
What was the moon phase on December 21, 2018?
On Friday, December 21, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 21, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 23, 2018 and Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Was there a new moon on December 21, 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 21, 2018?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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