December 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1981
Friday, December 11, 3:41 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1981
Saturday, December 26, 5:10 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, December 11, 8:41 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, December 26, 10:10 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1981
- First quarterFriday, December 4, 11:22 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, December 11, 3:41 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 18, 12:47 a.m. Virgo
- New moonSaturday, December 26, 5:10 a.m. Capricorn
December 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aquarius |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Aquarius |
| 4Fri | First quarter11:22 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Pisces |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Pisces |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 11Fri | Full moon3:41 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 15Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 16Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 18Fri | Last quarter12:47 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Libra |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 20Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 22Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 23Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sat | New moon5:10 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 28Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 31Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | 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 1981?
The full moon in December 1981 is on Friday, December 11 at 3:41 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1981?
The new moon in December 1981 is on Saturday, December 26 at 5:10 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.
When are the quarter moons in December 1981?
Quarter moons in December 1981: first quarter on Friday, December 4 at 11:22 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 18 at 12:47 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 1981?
In December 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–10 and December 27–31. 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 1981?
In December 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: December 12–25. 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 1981?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1981. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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.
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