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Moon Phase for Friday December 20, 2013
Waning Gibbous — 76% Illuminated
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2013 
100% — Full |
Wednesday Dec 18, 2013 
92% — Waning Gibbous |
Thursday Dec 19, 2013 
84% — Waning Gibbous |
Saturday Dec 21, 2013 
68% — Waning Gibbous |
Sunday Dec 22, 2013 
60% — Waning Gibbous |
Monday Dec 23, 2013
60% — Waning Gibbous |
Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous Phase is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon's illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%.
The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.