December 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1979
Monday, December 3, 1:08 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1979
Wednesday, December 19, 3:24 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, December 3, 6:08 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 19, 8:24 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1979
- Full moonMonday, December 3, 1:08 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 11, 8:59 a.m. Virgo
- New moonWednesday, December 19, 3:24 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 26, 12:11 a.m. Aries
December 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 3Mon | Full moon1:08 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 11Tue | Last quarter8:59 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Virgo |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Libra |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 19Wed | New moon3:24 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Capricorn |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 26Wed | First quarter12:11 a.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Aries |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 31Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
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 1979?
The full moon in December 1979 is on Monday, December 3 at 1:08 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1979?
The new moon in December 1979 is on Wednesday, December 19 at 3:24 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.
When are the quarter moons in December 1979?
Quarter moons in December 1979: last quarter on Tuesday, December 11 at 8:59 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, December 26 at 12:11 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 1979?
In December 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–2 and December 20–31. 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 1979?
In December 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: December 4–18. 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 1979?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1979. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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