Moon Phase on December 18, 2025

On Thursday, December 18, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.1 days
New Moon
in 1.6 days

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Moon Data for December 18, 2025

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.4%
Moon age
28.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
405,711 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.

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 18, 2025

What was the moon phase on December 18, 2025?

On Thursday, December 18, 2025 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 18, 2025?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, December 4, 2025 and Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Was there a new moon on December 18, 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 18, 2025?

The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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