December 1989 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1989
Tuesday, December 12, 11:30 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1989
Wednesday, December 27, 10:20 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, December 12, 4:30 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, December 28, 3:20 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1989: 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 1989 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1989
- First quarterTuesday, December 5, 8:26 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, December 12, 11:30 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 19, 6:55 p.m. Virgo
- New moonWednesday, December 27, 10:20 p.m. Capricorn
December 1989 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 2Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Capricorn |
| 3Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aquarius |
| 4Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aquarius |
| 5Tue | First quarter8:26 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 6Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Pisces |
| 7Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 8Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 9Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 10Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 11Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 12Tue | Full moon11:30 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 13Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 14Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 15Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 16Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 17Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 18Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 19Tue | Last quarter6:55 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Virgo |
| 20Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 21Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Libra |
| 22Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
| 23Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Scorpio |
| 24Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 25Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 26Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 27Wed | New moon10:20 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 28Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 29Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 30Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aquarius |
| 31Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
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 1989?
The full moon in December 1989 is on Tuesday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1989?
The new moon in December 1989 is on Wednesday, December 27 at 10:20 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. 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 1989?
Quarter moons in December 1989: first quarter on Tuesday, December 5 at 8:26 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, December 19 at 6:55 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 1989?
In December 1989 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–11 and December 28–31. 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 1989?
In December 1989 the Moon is waning on these days: December 13–26. 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 1989?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1989. 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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