Moon Phase on December 4, 2024

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Illumination11%
Moon age
3.1 days
First Quarter
in 4.1 days

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Moon Data for December 4, 2024

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.9%
Moon age
3.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
385,739 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.

About the Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About December 4, 2024

What was the moon phase on December 4, 2024?

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 4, 2024?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, November 15, 2024 and Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Was there a new moon on December 4, 2024?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, December 1, 2024 and Monday, December 30, 2024.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 4, 2024?

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

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