December 1973 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1973
Sunday, December 9, 8:35 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in December 1973
Monday, December 24, 10:07 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, December 10, 1:35 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, December 24, 3:07 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1973: 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 1973 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1973
- First quarterSunday, December 2, 8:29 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonSunday, December 9, 8:35 p.m. Gemini
- Partial lunar eclipseSunday, December 9, 8:44 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 16, 12:13 p.m. Virgo
- Annular solar eclipseMonday, December 24, 10:01 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonMonday, December 24, 10:07 a.m. Capricorn
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. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 1973 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 2Sun | First quarter8:29 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Pisces |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 7Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 9Sun | Full moon8:35 p.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 13Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 16Sun | Last quarter12:13 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Virgo |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Libra |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Libra |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 24Mon | New moon10:07 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Capricorn |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Pisces |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 31Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
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 1973?
The full moon in December 1973 is on Sunday, December 9 at 8:35 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, December 9 at 8:44 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 1973?
The new moon in December 1973 is on Monday, December 24 at 10:07 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Monday, December 24 at 10:01 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 1973?
Quarter moons in December 1973: first quarter on Sunday, December 2 at 8:29 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, December 16 at 12:13 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 1973?
In December 1973 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–8 and December 25–31. 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 1973?
In December 1973 the Moon is waning on these days: December 10–23. 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 1973?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Sunday, December 9 at 8:44 p.m. and annular solar eclipse on Monday, December 24 at 10:01 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. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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