Moon Phase on December 25, 2024
On Wednesday, December 25, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated and 24.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Moon age
- 24.4 days
- New Moon
- in 5.4 days
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Moon Data for December 25, 2024
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 26.9%
- Moon age
- 24.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 403,592 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 25, 2024
What was the moon phase on December 25, 2024?
On Wednesday, December 25, 2024 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 25, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, December 15, 2024 and Monday, January 13, 2025.
Was there a new moon on December 25, 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 25, 2024?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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