Moon Phase on December 17, 2042
On Wednesday, December 17, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated and 4.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, December 17, 2042
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.5 days
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Moon Data for December 17, 2042
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 23.8%
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 381,135 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 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 17, 2042
What will the moon phase be on December 17, 2042?
On Wednesday, December 17, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on December 17, 2042?
No. The closest full moons will be on Thursday, November 27, 2042 and Friday, December 26, 2042.
Will there be a new moon on December 17, 2042?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Friday, December 12, 2042 and Sunday, January 11, 2043.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on December 17, 2042?
The moon will move from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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