Moon Phase on December 18, 2020
On Friday, December 18, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated and 4.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, December 18, 2020
- Moon age
- 4.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.5 days
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Moon Data for December 18, 2020
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 17.8%
- Moon age
- 4.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 383,237 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.
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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 18, 2020
What was the moon phase on December 18, 2020?
On Friday, December 18, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 18% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 18, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 30, 2020 and Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Was there a new moon on December 18, 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 18, 2020?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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