December 1976 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1976
Monday, December 6, 1:15 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1976
Monday, December 20, 9:08 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, December 6, 6:15 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 21, 2:08 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1976: 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 1976 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1976
- Full moonMonday, December 6, 1:15 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 14, 5:14 a.m. Virgo
- New moonMonday, December 20, 9:08 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterTuesday, December 28, 2:48 a.m. Aries
December 1976 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 6Mon | Full moon1:15 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Leo |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 14Tue | Last quarter5:14 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Libra |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 20Mon | New moon9:08 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 28Tue | First quarter2:48 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aries |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aries |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Taurus |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
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 1976?
The full moon in December 1976 is on Monday, December 6 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1976?
The new moon in December 1976 is on Monday, December 20 at 9:08 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 1976?
Quarter moons in December 1976: last quarter on Tuesday, December 14 at 5:14 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 28 at 2:48 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 1976?
In December 1976 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–5 and December 21–31. 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 1976?
In December 1976 the Moon is waning on these days: December 7–19. 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 1976?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1976. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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