December 1963 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1963
Monday, December 30, 6:04 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in December 1963
Sunday, December 15, 9:06 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Monday, December 30, 11:04 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, December 16, 2:06 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1963: 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 1963 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1963
- Last quarterSaturday, December 7, 4:34 p.m. Virgo
- New moonSunday, December 15, 9:06 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterMonday, December 23, 2:54 p.m. Aries
- Full moonMonday, December 30, 6:04 a.m. Cancer
- Total lunar eclipseMonday, December 30, 6:06 a.m. Cancer
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 1963 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Leo |
| 7Sat | Last quarter4:34 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Virgo |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Libra |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | New moon9:06 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aquarius |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 23Mon | First quarter2:54 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 30Mon | Full moon6:04 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | 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 1963?
The full moon in December 1963 is on Monday, December 30 at 6:04 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Monday, December 30 at 6:06 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 1963?
The new moon in December 1963 is on Sunday, December 15 at 9:06 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 1963?
Quarter moons in December 1963: last quarter on Saturday, December 7 at 4:34 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, December 23 at 2:54 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 1963?
In December 1963 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 16–29. 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 1963?
In December 1963 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–14 and December 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 1963?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Monday, December 30 at 6:06 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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