December 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1988
Friday, December 23, 12:29 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 1988
Friday, December 9, 12:36 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, December 23, 5:29 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Friday, December 23 still falls on the evening of Thursday, December 22. New moon: Friday, December 9, 5:36 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Friday, December 9 still falls on the evening of Thursday, December 8.
Every moon phase in December 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1988
- Last quarterThursday, December 1, 1:50 a.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 9, 12:36 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterFriday, December 16, 12:40 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, December 23, 12:29 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterFriday, December 30, 11:57 p.m. Libra
December 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Last quarter1:50 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Virgo |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Virgo |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 9Fri | New moon12:36 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Capricorn |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 16Fri | First quarter12:40 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aries |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aries |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 23Fri | Full moon12:29 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 30Fri | Last quarter11:57 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Libra |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Libra |
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 1988?
The full moon in December 1988 is on Friday, December 23 at 12:29 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 1988?
The new moon in December 1988 is on Friday, December 9 at 12:36 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.
When are the quarter moons in December 1988?
Quarter moons in December 1988: last quarter on Thursday, December 1 at 1:50 a.m., first quarter on Friday, December 16 at 12:40 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 30 at 11:57 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 1988?
In December 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 10–22. 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 1988?
In December 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–8 and December 24–31. 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 1988?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1988. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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