Moon Phase on December 9, 2028

On Saturday, December 9, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 05:39 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, December 9, 2028

Illumination47%
Moon age
22.4 days
New Moon
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for December 9, 2028

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
47.1%
Moon age
22.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
370,293 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on December 9, 2028, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter05:39 UTCDec 9, 5:39 AM UTC

About the Last Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.

Questions About December 9, 2028

What will the moon phase be on December 9, 2028?

On Saturday, December 9, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on December 9, 2028?

No. The closest full moons will be on Saturday, December 2, 2028 and Sunday, December 31, 2028.

Will there be a new moon on December 9, 2028?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Thursday, November 16, 2028 and Saturday, December 16, 2028.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on December 9, 2028?

The moon will be in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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