Moon Phase on December 21, 2022
On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- New Moon
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for December 21, 2022
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.4%
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 365,634 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About December 21, 2022
What was the moon phase on December 21, 2022?
On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 21, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 8, 2022 and Friday, January 6, 2023.
Was there a new moon on December 21, 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 21, 2022?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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