Moon Phase on December 8, 2022

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 the moon was a Full Moon, 100% illuminated and 15.1 days old. This was the day of the exact full moon at 04:08 UTC.

Full · Moon phase

Full Moon

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Illumination100%
Moon age
15.1 days
Last Quarter
in 7.9 days

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Moon Data for December 8, 2022

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.8%
Moon age
15.1 days
Direction
Full, then waning
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
401,042 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on December 8, 2022, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Full Moon04:08 UTCDec 8, 4:08 AM UTC

About the Full Moon

The moon is fully illuminated, appearing as a complete circle in the night sky. This is the peak of the lunar cycle, representing culmination, completion, and the full expression of energy.

Spiritual Meaning

A powerful time for release, gratitude, and celebration. The Full Moon illuminates what needs to be let go and what has come to fruition. Perfect for rituals of release and manifestation.

Questions About December 8, 2022

What was the moon phase on December 8, 2022?

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 the moon was a Full Moon, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 8, 2022?

Yes. The moon was exactly full at 04:08 UTC on December 8, 2022.

Was there a new moon on December 8, 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 8, 2022?

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

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