December 1980 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1980
Sunday, December 21, 1:08 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 1980
Sunday, December 7, 9:35 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 21, 6:08 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 7, 2:35 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1980: 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 1980 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1980
- New moonSunday, December 7, 9:35 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSunday, December 14, 8:47 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonSunday, December 21, 1:08 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterMonday, December 29, 1:32 a.m. Libra
December 1980 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sun | New moon9:35 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 14Sun | First quarter8:47 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 15Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aries |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 21Sun | Full moon1:08 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Leo |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Libra |
| 29Mon | Last quarter1:32 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Libra |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Libra |
| 31Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | 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 1980?
The full moon in December 1980 is on Sunday, December 21 at 1:08 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 1980?
The new moon in December 1980 is on Sunday, December 7 at 9:35 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 1980?
Quarter moons in December 1980: first quarter on Sunday, December 14 at 8:47 p.m. and last quarter on Monday, December 29 at 1:32 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 1980?
In December 1980 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 8–20. 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 1980?
In December 1980 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–6 and December 22–31. 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 1980?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1980. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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