Moon Phase on December 26, 2040
On Wednesday, December 26, 2040 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 17:02 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, December 26, 2040
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for December 26, 2040
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52.2%
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 397,121 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 17:02 UTC | Dec 26, 5:02 PM UTC |
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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 26, 2040
What will the moon phase be on December 26, 2040?
On Wednesday, December 26, 2040 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on December 26, 2040?
No. The closest full moons will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2040 and Thursday, January 17, 2041.
Will there be a new moon on December 26, 2040?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Tuesday, December 4, 2040 and Wednesday, January 2, 2041.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on December 26, 2040?
The moon will move from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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