Moon Phase on December 28, 2019

On Saturday, December 28, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Illumination6%
Moon age
2.2 days
First Quarter
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for December 28, 2019

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.5%
Moon age
2.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
393,508 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 28, 2019

What was the moon phase on December 28, 2019?

On Saturday, December 28, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 28, 2019?

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

Was there a new moon on December 28, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, December 26, 2019 and Friday, January 24, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 28, 2019?

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

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