Moon Phase on December 26, 2018
On Wednesday, December 26, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated and 19.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
- Moon age
- 19.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.9 days
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Moon Data for December 26, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 81.0%
- Moon age
- 19.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 364,320 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About December 26, 2018
What was the moon phase on December 26, 2018?
On Wednesday, December 26, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 81% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 26, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 22, 2018 and Monday, January 21, 2019.
Was there a new moon on December 26, 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 26, 2018?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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