December 1970 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1970
Saturday, December 12, 4:03 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1970
Monday, December 28, 5:43 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 12, 9:03 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, December 28, 10:43 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1970: 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 1970 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1970
- First quarterSaturday, December 5, 3:36 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 12, 4:03 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 20, 4:09 p.m. Virgo
- New moonMonday, December 28, 5:43 a.m. Capricorn
December 1970 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Capricorn |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 5Sat | First quarter3:36 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Pisces |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Pisces |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 12Sat | Full moon4:03 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 15Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 16Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Leo |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 20Sun | Last quarter4:09 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Libra |
| 22Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 23Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 28Mon | New moon5:43 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aquarius |
| 31Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | 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 1970?
The full moon in December 1970 is on Saturday, December 12 at 4:03 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1970?
The new moon in December 1970 is on Monday, December 28 at 5:43 a.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 1970?
Quarter moons in December 1970: first quarter on Saturday, December 5 at 3:36 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, December 20 at 4:09 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 1970?
In December 1970 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–11 and December 29–31. 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 1970?
In December 1970 the Moon is waning on these days: December 13–27. 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 1970?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1970. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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