Moon Phase on December 15, 2021

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 11.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Illumination88%
Moon age
11.5 days
Full Moon
in 3.7 days

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Moon Data for December 15, 2021

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
88.4%
Moon age
11.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
403,886 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About December 15, 2021

What was the moon phase on December 15, 2021?

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 15, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 19, 2021 and Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Was there a new moon on December 15, 2021?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 4, 2021 and Sunday, January 2, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 15, 2021?

The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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