December 1955 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1955
Wednesday, December 28, 10:44 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 1955
Wednesday, December 14, 2:07 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Thursday, December 29, 3:44 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 14, 7:07 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, December 14 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, December 13.
Every moon phase in December 1955: 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 1955 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1955
- Last quarterTuesday, December 6, 3:36 a.m. Virgo
- Annular solar eclipseWednesday, December 14, 2:01 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonWednesday, December 14, 2:07 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterThursday, December 22, 4:40 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonWednesday, December 28, 10:44 p.m. Cancer
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 1955 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Cancer |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Leo |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Leo |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 6Tue | Last quarter3:36 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Virgo |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Libra |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 14Wed | New moon2:07 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aquarius |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 22Thu | First quarter4:40 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 28Wed | Full moon10:44 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 31Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Leo |
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 1955?
The full moon in December 1955 is on Wednesday, December 28 at 10:44 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 1955?
The new moon in December 1955 is on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:07 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:01 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 1955?
Quarter moons in December 1955: last quarter on Tuesday, December 6 at 3:36 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, December 22 at 4:40 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 1955?
In December 1955 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 15–27. 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 1955?
In December 1955 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–13 and December 29–31. 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 1955?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:01 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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