December 1953 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1953
Sunday, December 20, 6:44 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1953
Sunday, December 6, 5:48 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Sunday, December 20, 11:44 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 6, 10:48 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1953: 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 1953 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1953
- New moonSunday, December 6, 5:48 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSunday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonSunday, December 20, 6:44 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterMonday, December 28, 12:44 a.m. Libra
December 1953 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Libra |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 6Sun | New moon5:48 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Capricorn |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aquarius |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 13Sun | First quarter11:30 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Pisces |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 20Sun | Full moon6:44 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 28Mon | Last quarter12:44 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Libra |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Scorpio |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
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 1953?
The full moon in December 1953 is on Sunday, December 20 at 6:44 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1953?
The new moon in December 1953 is on Sunday, December 6 at 5:48 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 1953?
Quarter moons in December 1953: first quarter on Sunday, December 13 at 11:30 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, December 28 at 12:44 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 1953?
In December 1953 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 7–19. 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 1953?
In December 1953 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–5 and December 21–31. 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 1953?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1953. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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