Moon Phase on December 29, 2018
On Saturday, December 29, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 09:34 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, December 29, 2018
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for December 29, 2018
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.0%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 376,243 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 09:34 UTC | Dec 29, 9:34 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 29, 2018
What was the moon phase on December 29, 2018?
On Saturday, December 29, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 29, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 22, 2018 and Monday, January 21, 2019.
Was there a new moon on December 29, 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 29, 2018?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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