Moon Phase on December 18, 2024

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 18.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Illumination88%
Moon age
18.0 days
Last Quarter
in 4.4 days

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Moon Data for December 18, 2024

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
88.4%
Moon age
18.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
385,278 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 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 18, 2024

What was the moon phase on December 18, 2024?

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 18, 2024?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 15, 2024 and Monday, January 13, 2025.

Was there a new moon on December 18, 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 18, 2024?

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

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