December 1968 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1968
Wednesday, December 4, 6:07 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1968
Thursday, December 19, 1:19 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Wednesday, December 4, 11:07 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, December 19, 6:19 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1968: 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 1968 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1968
- Full moonWednesday, December 4, 6:07 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterThursday, December 12, 7:50 p.m. Virgo
- New moonThursday, December 19, 1:19 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterThursday, December 26, 9:15 a.m. Aries
December 1968 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 4Wed | Full moon6:07 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Cancer |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 12Thu | Last quarter7:50 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Virgo |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 19Thu | New moon1:19 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 26Thu | First quarter9:15 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aries |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aries |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Taurus |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
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 1968?
The full moon in December 1968 is on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:07 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1968?
The new moon in December 1968 is on Thursday, December 19 at 1:19 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 1968?
Quarter moons in December 1968: last quarter on Thursday, December 12 at 7:50 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, December 26 at 9:15 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 1968?
In December 1968 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–3 and December 20–31. 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 1968?
In December 1968 the Moon is waning on these days: December 5–18. 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 1968?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1968. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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