December 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1987
Saturday, December 5, 3:01 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1987
Sunday, December 20, 1:25 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 5, 8:01 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 20, 6:25 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1987
- Full moonSaturday, December 5, 3:01 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 13, 6:41 a.m. Virgo
- New moonSunday, December 20, 1:25 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSunday, December 27, 5:01 a.m. Aries
December 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Full moon3:01 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 13Sun | Last quarter6:41 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Libra |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sun | New moon1:25 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 27Sun | First quarter5:01 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Gemini |
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 1987?
The full moon in December 1987 is on Saturday, December 5 at 3:01 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1987?
The new moon in December 1987 is on Sunday, December 20 at 1:25 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 1987?
Quarter moons in December 1987: last quarter on Sunday, December 13 at 6:41 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, December 27 at 5:01 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 1987?
In December 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–4 and December 21–31. 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 1987?
In December 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: December 6–19. 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 1987?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1987. 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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