Moon Phase on December 21, 2025

On Sunday, December 21, 2025 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Illumination2%
Moon age
1.3 days
First Quarter
in 6.3 days

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Moon Data for December 21, 2025

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.0%
Moon age
1.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
400,329 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About December 21, 2025

What was the moon phase on December 21, 2025?

On Sunday, December 21, 2025 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on December 21, 2025?

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

Was there a new moon on December 21, 2025?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, December 20, 2025 and Sunday, January 18, 2026.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 21, 2025?

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

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