December 1971 moon phase calendar
Full moons in December 1971
Thursday, December 2, 2:48 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Friday, December 31, 3:20 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in December 1971
Friday, December 17, 2:03 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 2, 7:48 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Thursday, December 2 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, December 1. Full moon: Friday, December 31, 8:20 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 17, 7:03 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1971: 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 1971 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1971
- Full moonThursday, December 2, 2:48 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterThursday, December 9, 11:03 a.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 17, 2:03 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterFriday, December 24, 8:35 p.m. Aries
- Full moonFriday, December 31, 3:20 p.m. Cancer
December 1971 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 2Thu | Full moon2:48 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Leo |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Leo |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 9Thu | Last quarter11:03 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Virgo |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Virgo |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 17Fri | New moon2:03 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 24Fri | First quarter8:35 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aries |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 31Fri | Full moon3:20 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | 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 1971?
There are two full moons in December 1971: on Thursday, December 2 at 2:48 a.m. and on Friday, December 31 at 3:20 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in December 1971?
The new moon in December 1971 is on Friday, December 17 at 2:03 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 1971?
Quarter moons in December 1971: last quarter on Thursday, December 9 at 11:03 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, December 24 at 8:35 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 1971?
In December 1971 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1 and December 18–30. 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 1971?
In December 1971 the Moon is waning on these days: December 3–16. 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 1971?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1971. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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