December 1944 moon phase calendar

Full moon in December 1944

  • Friday, December 29, 10:38 a.m.

    Moon in Cancer

    Penumbral lunar eclipse

New moon in December 1944

  • Friday, December 15, 10:35 a.m.

    Moon in Sagittarius

All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Friday, December 29, 2:38 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 15, 2:35 p.m. UTC.

Every moon phase in December 1944: 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 1944 moon calendar

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Moon phases and eclipses in December 1944

  • Last quarterThursday, December 7, 10:57 a.m. Virgo
  • New moonFriday, December 15, 10:35 a.m. Sagittarius
  • First quarterFriday, December 22, 11:54 a.m. Aries
  • Full moonFriday, December 29, 10:38 a.m. Cancer
  • Penumbral lunar eclipseFriday, December 29, 10:49 a.m. Cancer

An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.

December 1944 day by day

Moon phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day of December 1944
DayPhaseSign at noon
1FriWaning gibbousIllumination 97% Cancer
2SatWaning gibbousIllumination 92% Cancer
3SunWaning gibbousIllumination 85% Cancer
4MonWaning gibbousIllumination 77% Leo
5TueWaning gibbousIllumination 68% Leo
6WedWaning gibbousIllumination 59% Virgo
7ThuLast quarter10:57 a.m.Illumination 50% Virgo
8FriWaning crescentIllumination 40% Virgo
9SatWaning crescentIllumination 31% Libra
10SunWaning crescentIllumination 23% Libra
11MonWaning crescentIllumination 15% Scorpio
12TueWaning crescentIllumination 9% Scorpio
13WedWaning crescentIllumination 4% Scorpio
14ThuWaning crescentIllumination 1% Sagittarius
15FriNew moon10:35 a.m.Illumination 0% Sagittarius
16SatWaxing crescentIllumination 1% Capricorn
17SunWaxing crescentIllumination 5% Capricorn
18MonWaxing crescentIllumination 11% Aquarius
19TueWaxing crescentIllumination 19% Aquarius
20WedWaxing crescentIllumination 28% Pisces
21ThuWaxing crescentIllumination 39% Pisces
22FriFirst quarter11:54 a.m.Illumination 50% Aries
23SatWaxing gibbousIllumination 62% Aries
24SunWaxing gibbousIllumination 72% Aries
25MonWaxing gibbousIllumination 82% Taurus
26TueWaxing gibbousIllumination 90% Taurus
27WedWaxing gibbousIllumination 95% Gemini
28ThuWaxing gibbousIllumination 99% Gemini
29FriFull moon10:38 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse Cancer
30SatWaning gibbousIllumination 99% Cancer
31SunWaning gibbousIllumination 95% Leo

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 1944?

The full moon in December 1944 is on Friday, December 29 at 10:38 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, December 29 at 10:49 a.m. ET.

When is the new moon in December 1944?

The new moon in December 1944 is on Friday, December 15 at 10:35 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. 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 1944?

Quarter moons in December 1944: last quarter on Thursday, December 7 at 10:57 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, December 22 at 11:54 a.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 1944?

In December 1944 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 16–28. 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 1944?

In December 1944 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–14 and December 30–31. 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 1944?

Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, December 29 at 10:49 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.

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