Moon Phase on December 18, 2042

On Thursday, December 18, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated and 5.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, December 18, 2042

Illumination34%
Moon age
5.8 days
First Quarter
in 1.5 days

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Moon Data for December 18, 2042

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
33.6%
Moon age
5.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
377,716 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 18, 2042

What will the moon phase be on December 18, 2042?

On Thursday, December 18, 2042 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on December 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2042?

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

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