December 1961 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1961
Thursday, December 21, 7:42 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1961
Thursday, December 7, 6:52 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Friday, December 22, 12:42 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, December 7, 11:52 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1961: 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 1961 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1961
- New moonThursday, December 7, 6:52 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterThursday, December 14, 3:06 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 21, 7:42 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 29, 10:57 p.m. Libra
December 1961 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Virgo |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 7Thu | New moon6:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Capricorn |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 14Thu | First quarter3:06 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 21Thu | Full moon7:42 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 29Fri | Last quarter10:57 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Libra |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Libra |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Libra |
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 1961?
The full moon in December 1961 is on Thursday, December 21 at 7:42 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1961?
The new moon in December 1961 is on Thursday, December 7 at 6:52 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 1961?
Quarter moons in December 1961: first quarter on Thursday, December 14 at 3:06 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 29 at 10:57 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 1961?
In December 1961 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 8–20. 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 1961?
In December 1961 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–6 and December 22–31. 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 1961?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1961. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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