Moon Phase on December 5, 2019

On Thursday, December 5, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated and 8.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Illumination61%
Moon age
8.5 days
Full Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for December 5, 2019

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
61.4%
Moon age
8.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Pisces → Aries
Distance from Earth
404,363 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 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 5, 2019

What was the moon phase on December 5, 2019?

On Thursday, December 5, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 61% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 5, 2019?

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

Was there a new moon on December 5, 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 5, 2019?

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

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