Moon Phase on December 5, 2022

On Monday, December 5, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated and 12.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, December 5, 2022

Illumination93%
Moon age
12.3 days
Full Moon
in 2.7 days

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Moon Data for December 5, 2022

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
93.2%
Moon age
12.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
392,303 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 5, 2022

What was the moon phase on December 5, 2022?

On Monday, December 5, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 93% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 5, 2022?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Was there a new moon on December 5, 2022?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 and Friday, December 23, 2022.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 5, 2022?

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

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