December 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1940
Saturday, December 14, 2:38 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1940
Saturday, December 28, 3:56 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Saturday, December 14, 7:38 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, December 28, 8:56 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1940: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
December 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1940
- First quarterFriday, December 6, 11:01 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 14, 2:38 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSaturday, December 21, 8:45 p.m. Libra
- New moonSaturday, December 28, 3:56 p.m. Capricorn
December 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Capricorn |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Capricorn |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 6Fri | First quarter11:01 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Pisces |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aries |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 14Sat | Full moon2:38 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 21Sat | Last quarter8:45 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Scorpio |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sat | New moon3:56 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in December 1940?
The full moon in December 1940 is on Saturday, December 14 at 2:38 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1940?
The new moon in December 1940 is on Saturday, December 28 at 3:56 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in December 1940?
Quarter moons in December 1940: first quarter on Friday, December 6 at 11:01 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, December 21 at 8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in December 1940?
In December 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–13 and December 29–31. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in December 1940?
In December 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: December 15–27. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in December 1940?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1940. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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