December 1959 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1959
Monday, December 14, 11:49 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1959
Tuesday, December 29, 2:09 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Tuesday, December 15, 4:49 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 29, 7:09 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1959: 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 1959 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1959
- First quarterSunday, December 6, 9:12 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonMonday, December 14, 11:49 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 22, 10:28 p.m. Libra
- New moonTuesday, December 29, 2:09 p.m. Capricorn
December 1959 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Capricorn |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aquarius |
| 6Sun | First quarter9:12 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Pisces |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aries |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aries |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aries |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 14Mon | Full moon11:49 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 15Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 16Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Leo |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 22Tue | Last quarter10:28 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 23Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Libra |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Scorpio |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 29Tue | New moon2:09 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 31Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
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 1959?
The full moon in December 1959 is on Monday, December 14 at 11:49 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1959?
The new moon in December 1959 is on Tuesday, December 29 at 2:09 p.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 1959?
Quarter moons in December 1959: first quarter on Sunday, December 6 at 9:12 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, December 22 at 10:28 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 1959?
In December 1959 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–13 and December 30–31. 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 1959?
In December 1959 the Moon is waning on these days: December 15–28. 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 1959?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1959. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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