Moon Phase on December 15, 2022
On Thursday, December 15, 2022 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 59% illuminated and 21.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, December 15, 2022
- Moon age
- 21.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.9 days
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Moon Data for December 15, 2022
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 58.6%
- Moon age
- 21.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 399,277 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 15, 2022
What was the moon phase on December 15, 2022?
On Thursday, December 15, 2022 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 59% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 15, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 8, 2022 and Friday, January 6, 2023.
Was there a new moon on December 15, 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 15, 2022?
The moon was in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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