December 1947 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1947
Saturday, December 27, 3:27 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 1947
Friday, December 12, 7:53 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Saturday, December 27, 8:27 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 12, 12:53 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1947: 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 1947 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1947
- Last quarterThursday, December 4, 7:55 p.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 12, 7:53 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 20, 12:44 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 27, 3:27 p.m. Cancer
December 1947 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Cancer |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Leo |
| 4Thu | Last quarter7:55 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Virgo |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 12Fri | New moon7:53 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Capricorn |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 20Sat | First quarter12:44 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Pisces |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 27Sat | Full moon3:27 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Virgo |
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 1947?
The full moon in December 1947 is on Saturday, December 27 at 3:27 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 1947?
The new moon in December 1947 is on Friday, December 12 at 7:53 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 1947?
Quarter moons in December 1947: last quarter on Thursday, December 4 at 7:55 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, December 20 at 12:44 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 1947?
In December 1947 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 13–26. 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 1947?
In December 1947 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–11 and December 28–31. 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 1947?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1947. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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