December 1974 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1974
Saturday, December 28, 10:51 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 1974
Friday, December 13, 11:25 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 29, 3:51 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 13, 4:25 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1974: 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 1974 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1974
- Last quarterFriday, December 6, 5:10 a.m. Virgo
- Partial solar eclipseFriday, December 13, 11:12 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonFriday, December 13, 11:25 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 21, 2:44 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 28, 10:51 p.m. Cancer
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 1974 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Leo |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 6Fri | Last quarter5:10 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Libra |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 13Fri | New moon11:25 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 21Sat | First quarter2:44 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aries |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 28Sat | Full moon10:51 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
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 1974?
The full moon in December 1974 is on Saturday, December 28 at 10:51 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 1974?
The new moon in December 1974 is on Friday, December 13 at 11:25 a.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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, December 13 at 11:12 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 1974?
Quarter moons in December 1974: last quarter on Friday, December 6 at 5:10 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, December 21 at 2:44 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 1974?
In December 1974 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 14–27. 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 1974?
In December 1974 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–12 and December 29–31. 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 1974?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Friday, December 13 at 11:12 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
Create a free account