Moon Phase on December 12, 2025
On Friday, December 12, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 44% illuminated and 22.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, December 12, 2025
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for December 12, 2025
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 43.9%
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 395,152 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 12, 2025
What was the moon phase on December 12, 2025?
On Friday, December 12, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 44% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 12, 2025?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 4, 2025 and Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Was there a new moon on December 12, 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 12, 2025?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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