December 1972 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1972
Wednesday, December 20, 4:45 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1972
Tuesday, December 5, 3:24 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, December 20, 9:45 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 5, 8:24 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1972: 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 1972 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1972
- New moonTuesday, December 5, 3:24 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 13, 1:36 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonWednesday, December 20, 4:45 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterWednesday, December 27, 5:28 a.m. Libra
December 1972 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Libra |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 5Tue | New moon3:24 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 6Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Capricorn |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aquarius |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 13Wed | First quarter1:36 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 20Wed | Full moon4:45 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Virgo |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 27Wed | Last quarter5:28 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Libra |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
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 1972?
The full moon in December 1972 is on Wednesday, December 20 at 4:45 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1972?
The new moon in December 1972 is on Tuesday, December 5 at 3:24 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 1972?
Quarter moons in December 1972: first quarter on Wednesday, December 13 at 1:36 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, December 27 at 5:28 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 1972?
In December 1972 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 6–19. 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 1972?
In December 1972 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–4 and December 21–31. 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 1972?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1972. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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