December 1986 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1986
Tuesday, December 16, 2:05 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moons in December 1986
Monday, December 1, 11:43 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Tuesday, December 30, 10:10 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, December 16, 7:05 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, December 16 still falls on the evening of Monday, December 15. New moon: Monday, December 1, 4:43 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 31, 3:10 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1986: 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 1986 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1986
- New moonMonday, December 1, 11:43 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterMonday, December 8, 3:02 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, December 16, 2:05 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterWednesday, December 24, 4:17 a.m. Libra
- New moonTuesday, December 30, 10:10 p.m. Capricorn
December 1986 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | New moon11:43 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Capricorn |
| 5Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 6Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 7Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 8Mon | First quarter3:02 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Pisces |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aries |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aries |
| 12Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 13Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 14Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 15Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 16Tue | Full moon2:05 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 19Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Leo |
| 20Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 21Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 24Wed | Last quarter4:17 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
| 27Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 28Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 29Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 30Tue | New moon10:10 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
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 1986?
The full moon in December 1986 is on Tuesday, December 16 at 2:05 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1986?
There are two new moons in December 1986: on Monday, December 1 at 11:43 a.m. and on Tuesday, December 30 at 10:10 p.m., both Eastern Time.
When are the quarter moons in December 1986?
Quarter moons in December 1986: first quarter on Monday, December 8 at 3:02 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, December 24 at 4:17 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 1986?
In December 1986 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 2–15 and December 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 1986?
In December 1986 the Moon is waning on these days: December 17–29. 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 1986?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1986. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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