Moon Phase on December 3, 2019

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Illumination43%
Moon age
6.7 days
First Quarter
in 0.8 days

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Moon Data for December 3, 2019

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
42.7%
Moon age
6.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
402,598 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About December 3, 2019

What was the moon phase on December 3, 2019?

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 3, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 and Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Was there a new moon on December 3, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 and Thursday, December 26, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 3, 2019?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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