December 1948 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1948
Thursday, December 16, 4:11 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1948
Thursday, December 30, 4:45 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Thursday, December 16, 9:11 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, December 30, 9:45 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1948: 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 1948 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1948
- First quarterWednesday, December 8, 8:58 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 16, 4:11 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterThursday, December 23, 12:12 a.m. Libra
- New moonThursday, December 30, 4:45 a.m. Capricorn
December 1948 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Capricorn |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aquarius |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 8Wed | First quarter8:58 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Pisces |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 16Thu | Full moon4:11 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 23Thu | Last quarter12:12 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Libra |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Libra |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Scorpio |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Sagittarius |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 30Thu | New moon4:45 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
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 1948?
The full moon in December 1948 is on Thursday, December 16 at 4:11 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1948?
The new moon in December 1948 is on Thursday, December 30 at 4:45 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 1948?
Quarter moons in December 1948: first quarter on Wednesday, December 8 at 8:58 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, December 23 at 12:12 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 1948?
In December 1948 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–15 and December 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 1948?
In December 1948 the Moon is waning on these days: December 17–29. 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 1948?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1948. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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