Moon Phase on December 3, 2023
On Sunday, December 3, 2023 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 66% illuminated and 20.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, December 3, 2023
- Moon age
- 20.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.7 days
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Moon Data for December 3, 2023
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 66.3%
- Moon age
- 20.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 403,275 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 3, 2023
What was the moon phase on December 3, 2023?
On Sunday, December 3, 2023 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 66% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 3, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, November 27, 2023 and Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Was there a new moon on December 3, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, November 13, 2023 and Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 3, 2023?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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