December 1990 moon phase calendar
Full moons in December 1990
Sunday, December 2, 2:50 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Monday, December 31, 1:35 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in December 1990
Sunday, December 16, 11:22 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 2, 7:50 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, December 2 still falls on the evening of Saturday, December 1. Full moon: Monday, December 31, 6:35 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, December 17, 4:22 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1990: 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 1990 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1990
- Full moonSunday, December 2, 2:50 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSaturday, December 8, 9:04 p.m. Virgo
- New moonSunday, December 16, 11:22 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterMonday, December 24, 10:16 p.m. Aries
- Full moonMonday, December 31, 1:35 p.m. Cancer
December 1990 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 2Sun | Full moon2:50 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Leo |
| 8Sat | Last quarter9:04 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Virgo |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Libra |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Libra |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sun | New moon11:22 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aquarius |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 24Mon | First quarter10:16 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aries |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 31Mon | Full moon1:35 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
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 1990?
There are two full moons in December 1990: on Sunday, December 2 at 2:50 a.m. and on Monday, December 31 at 1:35 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in December 1990?
The new moon in December 1990 is on Sunday, December 16 at 11:22 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 1990?
Quarter moons in December 1990: last quarter on Saturday, December 8 at 9:04 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, December 24 at 10:16 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 1990?
In December 1990 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1 and December 17–30. 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 1990?
In December 1990 the Moon is waning on these days: December 3–15. 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 1990?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1990. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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