December 1946 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1946
Sunday, December 8, 12:52 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in December 1946
Monday, December 23, 8:06 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Sunday, December 8, 5:52 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, December 23, 1:06 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1946: 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 1946 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1946
- First quarterSunday, December 1, 4:48 p.m. Pisces
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, December 8, 12:48 p.m. Gemini
- Full moonSunday, December 8, 12:52 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 15, 5:57 a.m. Virgo
- New moonMonday, December 23, 8:06 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterTuesday, December 31, 7:23 a.m. Aries
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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 1946 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | First quarter4:48 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Pisces |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Pisces |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 8Sun | Full moon12:52 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Leo |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 15Sun | Last quarter5:57 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Libra |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Scorpio |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 23Mon | New moon8:06 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 31Tue | First quarter7:23 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aries |
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 1946?
The full moon in December 1946 is on Sunday, December 8 at 12:52 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, December 8 at 12:48 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 1946?
The new moon in December 1946 is on Monday, December 23 at 8:06 a.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 1946?
Quarter moons in December 1946: first quarter on Sunday, December 1 at 4:48 p.m., last quarter on Sunday, December 15 at 5:57 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 31 at 7:23 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 1946?
In December 1946 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–7 and December 24–31. 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 1946?
In December 1946 the Moon is waning on these days: December 9–22. 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 1946?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Sunday, December 8 at 12:48 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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