December 1952 moon phase calendar
Full moons in December 1952
Monday, December 1, 7:41 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Wednesday, December 31, 12:06 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in December 1952
Tuesday, December 16, 9:03 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Monday, December 1, 12:41 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Wednesday, December 31, 5:06 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, December 31 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, December 30. New moon: Wednesday, December 17, 2:03 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1952: 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 1952 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1952
- Full moonMonday, December 1, 7:41 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 9, 8:22 a.m. Virgo
- New moonTuesday, December 16, 9:03 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterTuesday, December 23, 2:52 p.m. Aries
- Full moonWednesday, December 31, 12:06 a.m. Cancer
December 1952 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Full moon7:41 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 9Tue | Last quarter8:22 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Virgo |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Libra |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Libra |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 16Tue | New moon9:03 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 23Tue | First quarter2:52 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aries |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 31Wed | Full moon12:06 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
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 1952?
There are two full moons in December 1952: on Monday, December 1 at 7:41 a.m. and on Wednesday, December 31 at 12:06 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in December 1952?
The new moon in December 1952 is on Tuesday, December 16 at 9:03 p.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 1952?
Quarter moons in December 1952: last quarter on Tuesday, December 9 at 8:22 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 23 at 2:52 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 1952?
In December 1952 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 17–30. 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 1952?
In December 1952 the Moon is waning on these days: December 2–15. 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 1952?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1952. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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