Moon Phase on December 16, 2022
On Friday, December 16, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 08:56 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, December 16, 2022
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for December 16, 2022
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 48.9%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 394,858 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 08:56 UTC | Dec 16, 8:56 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 16, 2022
What was the moon phase on December 16, 2022?
On Friday, December 16, 2022 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 16, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 8, 2022 and Friday, January 6, 2023.
Was there a new moon on December 16, 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 16, 2022?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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