Moon Phase on December 22, 2024
On Sunday, December 22, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 22:18 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.4 days
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Moon Data for December 22, 2024
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.2%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 402,346 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 | 22:18 UTC | Dec 22, 10:18 PM 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 22, 2024
What was the moon phase on December 22, 2024?
On Sunday, December 22, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 22, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 15, 2024 and Monday, January 13, 2025.
Was there a new moon on December 22, 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 22, 2024?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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