December 1985 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1985
Friday, December 27, 2:31 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 1985
Wednesday, December 11, 7:55 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, December 27, 7:31 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Friday, December 27 still falls on the evening of Thursday, December 26. New moon: Thursday, December 12, 12:55 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1985: 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 1985 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1985
- Last quarterThursday, December 5, 4:01 a.m. Virgo
- New moonWednesday, December 11, 7:55 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 18, 8:58 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, December 27, 2:31 a.m. Cancer
December 1985 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Cancer |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 5Thu | Last quarter4:01 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Libra |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 11Wed | New moon7:55 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 18Wed | First quarter8:58 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aries |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aries |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aries |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 27Fri | Full moon2:31 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 31Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
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 1985?
The full moon in December 1985 is on Friday, December 27 at 2:31 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 1985?
The new moon in December 1985 is on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:55 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 1985?
Quarter moons in December 1985: last quarter on Thursday, December 5 at 4:01 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, December 18 at 8:58 p.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 1985?
In December 1985 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 12–26. 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 1985?
In December 1985 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–10 and December 28–31. 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 1985?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1985. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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