December 21, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

After 2:30 AM EST today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you are high viz. because the Sun has moved to the top of your chart. (Actually, this influence will continue for the next four weeks.) It symbolizes that you are in the Sun’s spotlight and this light is flattering! This gives you an advantage because others are impressed with you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Starting today, your sense of adventure is heightened. You might make travel plans because you want to get outta Dodge. This urge to travel and seek adventure will last for the next four weeks. Romance with someone “different” might begin.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today you’re focus turns to debt, shared property, inheritances and the wealth and resources of a partner. (This focus will continue for the next four weeks.) It also will enhance your ability to attract money to you or get a loan or mortgage. Ka-ching!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today the Sun moves directly opposite your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This means you will need rest and more sleep. It also means you have more objectivity and a sense of detachment, which will allow you to get a better understanding of your closest relationships.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The Sun changes signs today, which will inspire you to work hard. Suddenly, not only do you want to work hard, you want to work efficiently to make every action count. This new higher standard will be something you will embrace for the next four weeks. “Hello world!”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Once a year, the Sun enters the part of your chart that governs play, recreation, social outings, vacations, sports and fun activities with kids. This is what’s happening today, which means you want to have fun! (This lovely influence will last for the next four weeks.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you might feel a shift of focus to home, family and your private life. In fact, this focus will last for the next four weeks. You might be more involved with a parent. Home repairs and redecorating projects will be on your list. (Librans care about the appearance of their surroundings.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Starting today, your daily pace will accelerate! Suddenly, you’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see! This high-energy window will last for four weeks. (Fear not; it will be “fun busy”.) Enjoy talking to siblings, relatives and neighbours plus reading and writing more than usual.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Show me the money!” You will find that your focus now turns to money, earnings and cash flow. Starting today, the Sun will travel through your Money House, which might trigger clever moneymaking ideas. It will also spark your desire to buy beautiful things.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today the Sun enters your sign where it will stay for the next four weeks. This can happen only once a year, and when it occurs, it gives you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You will also attract people and favourable circumstances to you. Bonus!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you might feel a desire to hide from the busyness around you. (This will last for four weeks.) Fear not because you can actually use this opportunity to do research and work alone or behind the scenes. (Some will have a secret love affair.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will be more popular starting today! This increased popularity will last for the next four weeks, which is why you will enjoy hanging out with friends more than usual, as well as being involved in groups, clubs and associations.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Jane Fonda (1937) shares your birthday today. You are generous, caring and compassionate. You have ideals and you’re willing to fight for them. People are charmed by you. This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy life. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Old friends may reappear to rekindle relationships.

December 21, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 21 has an illumination of 5%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 21 the Moon is 27.34 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 27.34 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,333.28 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,159,287.76 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

22 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

22 December 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Capricorn 51
Moon:21 Sagittarius 20
Mercury:20 Capricorn 54
Venus:15 Capricorn 47
Mars:11 Gemini 07 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 12
Saturn:21 Aquarius 32
Uranus:15 Taurus 21 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 45
Pluto:27 Capricorn 22

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 42 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 07

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:01 Libra 00
Pallas:23 Cancer 34 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 49
Vesta:10 Pisces 29

Eris:23 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:4
Mutable:5
 

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

22 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Capricorn 39
Moon:18 Sagittarius 14
Mercury:20 Capricorn 42
Venus:15 Capricorn 32
Mars:11 Gemini 10 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 11
Saturn:21 Aquarius 31
Uranus:15 Taurus 21 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 45
Pluto:27 Capricorn 22

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 26 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 42 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 06

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 56
Pallas:23 Cancer 37 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 44
Vesta:10 Pisces 24

Eris:23 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:4
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

22 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Capricorn 16
Moon:12 Sagittarius 40
Mercury:20 Capricorn 20
Venus:15 Capricorn 03
Mars:11 Gemini 17 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 08
Saturn:21 Aquarius 29
Uranus:15 Taurus 22 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 21

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 03

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 51
Pallas:23 Cancer 43 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 36
Vesta:10 Pisces 16

Eris:23 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:4
Mutable:5

21 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

21 December 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Sagittarius 50
Moon:06 Sagittarius 32
Mercury:19 Capricorn 55
Venus:14 Capricorn 32
Mars:11 Gemini 24 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 06
Saturn:21 Aquarius 27
Uranus:15 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 21

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 00

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 44
Pallas:23 Cancer 49 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 26
Vesta:10 Pisces 07

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

 

Southern Hemisphere Same day at posting for 1500 SAST GMT 1300

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

21 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Sagittarius 38
Moon:03 Sagittarius 30
Mercury:19 Capricorn 42
Venus:14 Capricorn 16
Mars:11 Gemini 28 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 05
Saturn:21 Aquarius 26
Uranus:15 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 20

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 59

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 41
Pallas:23 Cancer 52 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 21
Vesta:10 Pisces 02

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

21 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Sagittarius 15
Moon:28 Scorpio 05
Mercury:19 Capricorn 18
Venus:13 Capricorn 48
Mars:11 Gemini 34 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 03
Saturn:21 Aquarius 24
Uranus:15 Taurus 24 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 20

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 31 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 56

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 35
Pallas:23 Cancer 58 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 13
Vesta:09 Pisces 54

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:9
Fixed:5
Mutable:5

December 21, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 21, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Capricorn 03
Moon:09 Sagittarius 35
Mercury:20 Capricorn 08
Venus:14 Capricorn 48
Mars:11 Gemini 20 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 07
Saturn:21 Aquarius 28
Uranus:15 Taurus 22 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 21

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 44 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 02

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 47
Pallas:23 Cancer 46 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 31
Vesta:10 Pisces 11

Eris:23 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:4
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 21, 2022
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Sagittarius 58
Moon:08 Sagittarius 22
Mercury:20 Capricorn 03
Venus:14 Capricorn 41
Mars:11 Gemini 22 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 07
Saturn:21 Aquarius 27
Uranus:15 Taurus 22 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 21

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 44 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 01

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 46
Pallas:23 Cancer 47 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 29
Vesta:10 Pisces 09

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

21 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Sagittarius 40
Moon:04 Sagittarius 06
Mercury:19 Capricorn 45
Venus:14 Capricorn 20
Mars:11 Gemini 27 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 05
Saturn:21 Aquarius 26
Uranus:15 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 20

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 59

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 41
Pallas:23 Cancer 51 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 22
Vesta:10 Pisces 03

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

December 20, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 9:30 PM EST today (6:30 PM to 11:30 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

How fortunate! Lucky Jupiter enters your sign today to stay for the next five months. This will boost your confidence and attract good fortune to you. (It doesn’t get much better than this.) Make the best use of this blessing and opportunity. It comes only every 12 years.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Starting today, for the next five months, Jupiter will increase your interest in mysticism, spiritual exploration and discovering your inner world. You will have the capacity to learn a great deal more about yourself. (This happens only once every 12 years.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will be more popular in the next five months because the planet Jupiter will travel through your House of Friendships, boosting opportunities for you to meet new friends, engage in meaningful relationships, as well as interact with clubs, groups and organizations. Enjoy!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Jupiter will be sitting at the top of your chart for the next five months, giving your public reputation of wonderful boost. Expect promotions at work, public recognition, increased respect from your peers and perhaps awards or special acknowledgements. Bravo!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Grab every opportunity to travel and explore more of the world around you in the next five months because you will want to expand your experience of life. This same window of time also brings opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Keep your pockets open because in the next five months, lucky, moneybags Jupiter will be in one of your Money Houses. This will attract money, wealth from others and resources to you through inheritances, money back from the government, loans or an indirect benefit through someone else. Sweet!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your closest relationships will beautifully improve in the next five months. In fact, this will be a wonderful window of time to get married – the best in over a decade. This applies to professional partnerships as well as personal partnerships and marriage.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be aware that you have a lovely opportunity in the next five months to improve your job or get a better job. Make this work for you because this is the time to strike. In this same window of time, you will be able to improve your health, as well. Not too shabby.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Plan on travel or escaping on a vacation in the next five months because this will be possible for your sign. (And who loves to travel more than you? No one!) During this same window of time, you will love to socialize, party and enjoy fun activities with kids. Lucky you!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Explore every opportunity to improve your home and your real estate holdings in the next five months. Some of you might also expand your family through birth, marriage or adoption. Certainly, family members will be more generous to each other and your home scene will be happier.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will increase your contacts with your daily surroundings and be much busier and more optimistic in the next five months. In fact, relations with siblings, relatives and neighbours will improve. Enjoy short trips and a chance to learn something new.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Good news! You can get richer in the next five months. Keep your pockets open because you will attract money. You might also get richer because you will earn more or get a better paying job. Whatever the case, you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor comedian, screenwriter Jonah Hill (1983) shares your birthday today. You are useful and playful person. You have a great sense of adventure along with your sense of humour. This year is a quieter year with a stronger focus on relationships. On your needs and what brings you happiness. Don’t hesitate to ask for health this year. Trust your inner voice.

December 20, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 20 has an illumination of 12%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 20 the Moon is 26.25 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 12%
Moon Age: 26.25 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 375,641.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,169,320.83 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

December 20, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere For 1500 PST GMT 2300

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

Northern Hemisphere For 1500 CST GMT 2100

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Northeastern Hemisphere For 1500 CEST GMT 1400

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

December 19, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Scorpio.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re in a good mood because you sense, and rightly so, that this will be a positive week for you. Things will get better and better as the week wears on. Meanwhile, take a practical look at issues with shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. Can something benefit you?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Every month, for 2 1/2 days, the Moon sits opposite your sign. When this occurs, you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. It’s just what it is. Therefore, go along to get along today. Be cooperative. Listen to what people want.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Start this day slowly and in a positive manner. You’re willing to work; in fact, some of what you do today might have to be on behalf of someone else. You might have to perform a service for someone. This is also a good day to be aware of your health and the demands of a pet.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a playful day! It’s Monday; nevertheless, take a long lunch. Enjoy the company of friends and children. Sports events and social outings will appeal, along with opportunities to get in touch with your creative talents. Let the games begin!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Issues related to your work (or any job you undertake) will go well today, in part, because others will be protective and supportive to your aims. Nevertheless, today you will be happy to work from home or even hide at home because you have a strong need to cocoon and be private.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you have a strong desire to communicate with others, especially children. It’s a lovely day to socialize and explore sports events, fun outings and good times with friends. A discussion with a sibling or relative could be significant. Issues about shared property will likely favour you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you’re thinking about your wealth, your bank account and your possessions. In fact, you might identify strongly with something you own, which is why you want to take care of it, and why you don’t want to lend it to anyone. (“My precious!”)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today the Moon is in your sign. This happens for 2 1/2 days every month and when it occurs, it gives you an advantage over the other signs. Why not test this and ask the universe for a favour? Admittedly, when the Moon is in your sign, you also become more emotional. Oh well.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today and tomorrow are the last two days when the Sun will be in your sign. It will not return again until next year in late November. Since this is an empowering advantage that allows you to re-energize yourself – make the most of this! You have a 48-hour countdown.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A conversation with a friend might be significant today. (Very likely, a female.) Nevertheless, this conversation might endear you to this person. You might feel protective or supportive to them. It might also cause you to examine your goals in life.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In a curious way, for some reason, today some people know personal details about your private life. (It’s just what’s happening.) However, you should be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. Ya think?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

As this week begins, you have a strong urge to get out of town or do something different. Your sense of adventure is heightened. You want to see new places, meet new faces and hear new ideas! Do something exciting!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Lawyer, journalist, human rights activist Ronan Farrow (1987) shares your birthday today. You are confident and enthusiastic about life. Many of you love to travel and are fascinated by education, journalism, publishing and the law. People trust you. This year is the beginning of a nine-year cycle for you. Get ready to open any door. Have the courage to explore new paths.

December 19, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 19 has an illumination of 20%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 19 the Moon is 25.2 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 20%
Moon Age: 25.20 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,403.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,180,095.95 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

20 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

20 December 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Sagittarius 49
Moon:22 Scorpio 08
Mercury:18 Capricorn 51
Venus:13 Capricorn 17
Mars:11 Gemini 42 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 01
Saturn:21 Aquarius 21
Uranus:15 Taurus 24 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 44
Pluto:27 Capricorn 19

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 48 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 53

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 28
Pallas:24 Cancer 04 Rx
Juno:20 Pisces 03
Vesta:09 Pisces 45

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:9
Fixed:5
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

20 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Sagittarius 36
Moon:19 Scorpio 11
Mercury:18 Capricorn 38
Venus:13 Capricorn 01
Mars:11 Gemini 45 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 00
Saturn:21 Aquarius 20
Uranus:15 Taurus 25 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 18

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 52

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 25
Pallas:24 Cancer 07 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 58
Vesta:09 Pisces 40

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:9
Fixed:5
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

20 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Sagittarius 14
Moon:13 Scorpio 56
Mercury:18 Capricorn 12
Venus:12 Capricorn 33
Mars:11 Gemini 52 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 58
Saturn:21 Aquarius 18
Uranus:15 Taurus 25 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 18

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 50

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 19
Pallas:24 Cancer 12 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 50
Vesta:09 Pisces 32

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

December 19, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 19, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Sagittarius 01
Moon:11 Scorpio 03
Mercury:17 Capricorn 58
Venus:12 Capricorn 17
Mars:11 Gemini 56 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 57
Saturn:21 Aquarius 17
Uranus:15 Taurus 25 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 48

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 16
Pallas:24 Cancer 15 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 45
Vesta:09 Pisces 27

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 19, 2022
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Sagittarius 56
Moon:09 Scorpio 54
Mercury:17 Capricorn 52
Venus:12 Capricorn 11
Mars:11 Gemini 58 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 56
Saturn:21 Aquarius 17
Uranus:15 Taurus 26 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 48

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 14
Pallas:24 Cancer 16 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 43
Vesta:09 Pisces 25

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

19 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Sagittarius 38
Moon:05 Scorpio 55
Mercury:17 Capricorn 32
Venus:11 Capricorn 49
Mars:12 Gemini 03 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 55
Saturn:21 Aquarius 15
Uranus:15 Taurus 26 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 46

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 10
Pallas:24 Cancer 20 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 37
Vesta:09 Pisces 19

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, December 18 to Saturday, December 24, 2022

 

December 18, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5:15 PM to 10:45 PM EST today (2:15 PM to 7:45 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This can be a productive day, particularly if you cooperate with partners, spouses or close friends. Perhaps you can form a partnership or a working unit with someone else? With Mercury and Venus at the top of your chart, bosses and authority figures will listen to you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you might have to work on behalf of someone else or perform a service for someone. Nevertheless, try to travel, or get away and do something different to satisfy your sense of adventure because this will please you. If shopping, be aware of the Moon Alert. (See above.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It hasn’t been easy with Mars being retrograde in your sign since August. It’s been a bit like wading through quicksand. (This will continue until late March next year.) Courage! Do the best you can. Today is a playful, creative, fun-loving day for you!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might enjoy cocooning at home today and puttering around where you live. You will welcome the privacy; and at the same time, you can do things to get better organized, which will please you. Enjoy warm conversations with partners and close friends today.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a playful, fun-loving day! Make time for pleasure and socializing. The arts, sports events and fun times with children will be excellent choices. You will also enjoy working and getting better organized (as long as you get time off for good behaviour).

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Home and family have a strong appeal for you today. Nevertheless, you will happily accept invitations to party and enjoy the company of others. You might also delight in creative activities, sports and interactions with kids. Keep things light hearted today.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For most of this day, the Moon is in your sign. It will return again around January 12. Every month the Moon is in your sign for 2 1/2 days and when this occurs, it gives you a slight advantage over all the other signs. You can use this to your advantage!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a laid-back day. Enjoy talking to daily contacts, siblings and relatives. You will also enjoy reading and writing because you’re in the mood to learn, at a leisurely pace. Something might make you appreciate your daily surroundings, always a pleasure.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a nice day! The Sun is in your sign, which is empowering; and the Moon is in your House of Friendships. Warm relations with female friends are likely. You will enjoy sharing your hopes and dreams for the future with someone to get their feedback.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Relations with authority figures will be solid today; however, this is a poor day to volunteer or agree to anything important. Check Moon Alert. (See above.) Keep your eyes open. See which way the wind is blowing. Wait until this evening or tomorrow to act.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is an excellent day to enjoy the company of new friends from other countries and different cultures because you love to learn new ideas and concepts that cause you to think of things in a new way. Enjoy good times with friends and groups.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will enjoy being with younger people today as well as creative, artistic types. Relations with others will be warm and friendly. (A friend could become a lover.) With the Sun high in your chart, you look attractive to everyone, even if you don’t do anything special.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Brad Pitt (1963) shares your birthday today. You are compassionate, idealistic and adventurous. You are alert, curious and eager for new experiences. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which is why it’s important to let go of anyone or anything that is holding you back. Clear the decks for new beginnings next year.

December 18, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 18 has an illumination of 29%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 18 the Moon is 24.19 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 29%
Moon Age: 24.19 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,328.53 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,191,609.61 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

19 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

 For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere 

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

19 December 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Sagittarius 48
Moon:08 Scorpio 11
Mercury:17 Capricorn 44
Venus:12 Capricorn 02
Mars:12 Gemini 00 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 56
Saturn:21 Aquarius 16
Uranus:15 Taurus 26 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 47

Chiron:11 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 12
Pallas:24 Cancer 18 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 41
Vesta:09 Pisces 23

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

 

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

19 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Sagittarius 35
Moon:05 Scorpio 21
Mercury:17 Capricorn 29
Venus:11 Capricorn 46
Mars:12 Gemini 04 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 54
Saturn:21 Aquarius 15
Uranus:15 Taurus 26 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 45

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 09
Pallas:24 Cancer 21 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 36
Vesta:09 Pisces 18

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Southwestern Hemisphere 

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

19 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Sagittarius 12
Moon:00 Scorpio 17
Mercury:17 Capricorn 02
Venus:11 Capricorn 18
Mars:12 Gemini 11 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 53
Saturn:21 Aquarius 13
Uranus:15 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 16

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 43

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 03
Pallas:24 Cancer 26 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 27
Vesta:09 Pisces 10

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

December 18, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 18, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Sagittarius 00
Moon:27 Libra 29
Mercury:16 Capricorn 47
Venus:11 Capricorn 02
Mars:12 Gemini 15 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 52
Saturn:21 Aquarius 12
Uranus:15 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 16

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 41

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:00 Libra 00
Pallas:24 Cancer 28 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 23
Vesta:09 Pisces 05

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 18, 2022
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Sagittarius 55
Moon:26 Libra 23
Mercury:16 Capricorn 41
Venus:10 Capricorn 56
Mars:12 Gemini 17 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 51
Saturn:21 Aquarius 12
Uranus:15 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 43
Pluto:27 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 41

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 58
Pallas:24 Cancer 30 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 21
Vesta:09 Pisces 03

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

18 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Sagittarius 37
Moon:22 Libra 31
Mercury:16 Capricorn 20
Venus:10 Capricorn 34
Mars:12 Gemini 22 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 50
Saturn:21 Aquarius 10
Uranus:15 Taurus 28 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 39

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 54
Pallas:24 Cancer 33 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 14
Vesta:08 Pisces 57

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

December 17, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful today. Discussions with close friends and partners might get in your face. Meanwhile, bosses, parents and people in authority might throw you a curveball today or do something you didn’t expect. Therefore, tread carefully! Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Travel plans might suddenly change today. They might be cancelled or rescheduled; or perhaps, you have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so? Meanwhile, people at work are opinionated! Likewise, issues related to a pet are intense. Oops!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a playful, flirtatious day. Accept invitations to party because you have lots of energy and you want to have some fun. However, keep an eye on your banking situation and anything related to inheritances and shared property because something unexpected might impact these areas. Stay in the know.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A partner or close friend might catch you off guard today. Or perhaps, you will meet someone who is different or unusual? Either way, this could lead to an intense family discussion at home. (Of course, everyone has their opinion to share, so they will chip in their two bits.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your work routine might change today. Staff shortages, power outages, late shipments, cancelled appointments or surprise announcements might be a few things that catch you off guard today. On the upside, you might have some brilliant ideas? (Your mind is very sharp today.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your ambition is aroused today, which is why you will try to go after whatever you want. Stay light on your feet because social plans might change today. Meanwhile, parents should be aware that this is a mildly accident-prone day for their kids, which means they should be vigilant.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Mars, which give you lots of energy and mental clarity. You might see ways to improve your appearance or your health? Meanwhile, get ready for some interruptions to your home routine. Perhaps it’s an unusual family conversation, or an unexpected knock at the door?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your daily routine will probably change today because something unexpected will occur. (Incidentally, pay attention to everything you say and do because this is a mildly accident-prone day.) You might also come up with zany or genius-like ideas. Stay light on your feet!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A discussion with a friend, perhaps a female, will be animated and intense today. You have ideas and so do they. Meanwhile, keep an eye on your money and your possessions because something unpredictable might happen. You might find money; you might lose money.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s curious but people notice you today for some reason. In fact, some seem to know personal details about your private life. (Like, what’s with that?) Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. Guard against rash, impulsive actions. Think before you speak or act so that you have no regrets later.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Try to do something different today because you’re a bit restless and yearning for some adventure. What you need is a little change of scenery. You don’t have to hop a jet. Just visit a store or restaurant you never been to before. Stretch your wings and discover your neighbourhood.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A friend or even a casual acquaintance might surprise you today. Possibly, you will meet someone new who is unusual or different? This discussion could come about because of your interest in shared property, inheritances or something to do with the wealth and resources of others.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Katheryne Winick (1977)) shares your birthday today. You are high-energy, outgoing and friendly. You have a strong work ethic and you are a natural leader. People admire you. This year you will reap the benefits of the past efforts and receive recognition – a raise, praise, kudos or awards. Well done! Bravo!

December 17, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 17 has an illumination of 39%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 17 the Moon is 23.21 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 39%
Moon Age: 23.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,135.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,203,858.06 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

December 17, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 17, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 59
Moon:14 Libra 23
Mercury:15 Capricorn 33
Venus:09 Capricorn 47
Mars:12 Gemini 35 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 47
Saturn:21 Aquarius 07
Uranus:15 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 35

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 43
Pallas:24 Cancer 41 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 01
Vesta:08 Pisces 43

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 17, 2022
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 54
Moon:13 Libra 18
Mercury:15 Capricorn 27
Venus:09 Capricorn 40
Mars:12 Gemini 36 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 46
Saturn:21 Aquarius 07
Uranus:15 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 34

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 42
Pallas:24 Cancer 42 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 59
Vesta:08 Pisces 42

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

17 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 36
Moon:09 Libra 34
Mercury:15 Capricorn 05
Venus:09 Capricorn 19
Mars:12 Gemini 42 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 45
Saturn:21 Aquarius 05
Uranus:15 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 13

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 32

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 37
Pallas:24 Cancer 46 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 52
Vesta:08 Pisces 35

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7