Moon Phase on December 31, 2018
On Monday, December 31, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated and 24.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, December 31, 2018
- Moon age
- 24.3 days
- New Moon
- in 5.6 days
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Moon Data for December 31, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 28.2%
- Moon age
- 24.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 385,023 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About December 31, 2018
What was the moon phase on December 31, 2018?
On Monday, December 31, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 31, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, December 22, 2018 and Monday, January 21, 2019.
Was there a new moon on December 31, 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 31, 2018?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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