Moon Phase on December 8, 2020
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:37 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.2 days
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Moon Data for December 8, 2020
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 44.8%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 373,132 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 00:37 UTC | Dec 8, 12:37 AM UTC |
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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 8, 2020
What was the moon phase on December 8, 2020?
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 8, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 30, 2020 and Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Was there a new moon on December 8, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, November 15, 2020 and Monday, December 14, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 8, 2020?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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