December 1982 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1982
Thursday, December 30, 6:33 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in December 1982
Wednesday, December 15, 4:18 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 30, 11:33 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 15, 9:18 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1982: 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 1982 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1982
- Last quarterTuesday, December 7, 10:53 a.m. Virgo
- New moonWednesday, December 15, 4:18 a.m. Sagittarius
- Partial solar eclipseWednesday, December 15, 4:31 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterThursday, December 23, 9:17 a.m. Aries
- Total lunar eclipseThursday, December 30, 6:28 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonThursday, December 30, 6:33 a.m. Cancer
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. 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 1982 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Leo |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Last quarter10:53 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Virgo |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | New moon4:18 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 16Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 23Thu | First quarter9:17 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aries |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 30Thu | Full moon6:33 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 31Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
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 1982?
The full moon in December 1982 is on Thursday, December 30 at 6:33 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, December 30 at 6:28 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 1982?
The new moon in December 1982 is on Wednesday, December 15 at 4:18 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 Wednesday, December 15 at 4:31 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 1982?
Quarter moons in December 1982: last quarter on Tuesday, December 7 at 10:53 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, December 23 at 9:17 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 1982?
In December 1982 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 16–29. 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 1982?
In December 1982 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–14 and December 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 1982?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, December 15 at 4:31 a.m. and total lunar eclipse on Thursday, December 30 at 6:28 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. 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.
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