Moon Phase on December 21, 2021
On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 16.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
- Moon age
- 16.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.6 days
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Moon Data for December 21, 2021
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95.2%
- Moon age
- 16.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 402,710 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About December 21, 2021
What was the moon phase on December 21, 2021?
On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 21, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 19, 2021 and Monday, January 17, 2022.
Was there a new moon on December 21, 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 21, 2021?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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