Moon Phase on December 6, 2025
On Saturday, December 6, 2025 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 16.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Moon age
- 16.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.4 days
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Moon Data for December 6, 2025
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96.3%
- Moon age
- 16.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 360,987 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 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 6, 2025
What was the moon phase on December 6, 2025?
On Saturday, December 6, 2025 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 6, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 4, 2025 and Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Was there a new moon on December 6, 2025?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, November 20, 2025 and Saturday, December 20, 2025.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 6, 2025?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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