Moon Phase on December 19, 2019

On Thursday, December 19, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:57 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Illumination47%
Moon age
22.5 days
New Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for December 19, 2019

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
46.8%
Moon age
22.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
370,349 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

Principal moon phase on December 19, 2019, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter04:57 UTCDec 19, 4:57 AM UTC

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 19, 2019

What was the moon phase on December 19, 2019?

On Thursday, December 19, 2019 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 19, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and Friday, January 10, 2020.

Was there a new moon on December 19, 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 19, 2019?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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