Moon Phase on December 23, 2024
On Monday, December 23, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 45% illuminated and 22.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, December 23, 2024
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- New Moon
- in 7.4 days
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Moon Data for December 23, 2024
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 44.8%
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 404,049 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 23, 2024
What was the moon phase on December 23, 2024?
On Monday, December 23, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 23, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 15, 2024 and Monday, January 13, 2025.
Was there a new moon on December 23, 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 23, 2024?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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