Moon Phase on December 15, 2020

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 0.9 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Illumination1%
Moon age
0.9 days
First Quarter
in 6.5 days

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Moon Data for December 15, 2020

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.0%
Moon age
0.9 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
367,264 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 15, 2020

What was the moon phase on December 15, 2020?

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 15, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 30, 2020 and Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Was there a new moon on December 15, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 14, 2020 and Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 15, 2020?

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

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