Moon Phase on December 24, 2024
On Tuesday, December 24, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated and 23.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for December 24, 2024
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.6%
- Moon age
- 23.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 404,450 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 24, 2024
What was the moon phase on December 24, 2024?
On Tuesday, December 24, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 24, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 15, 2024 and Monday, January 13, 2025.
Was there a new moon on December 24, 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 24, 2024?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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