December 1991 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1991
Saturday, December 21, 5:23 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in December 1991
Thursday, December 5, 10:57 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 21, 10:23 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 6, 3:57 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1991: 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 1991 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1991
- New moonThursday, December 5, 10:57 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 14, 4:32 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 21, 5:23 a.m. Gemini
- Partial lunar eclipseSaturday, December 21, 5:33 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 27, 8:55 p.m. Libra
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 1991 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 5Thu | New moon10:57 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Capricorn |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 14Sat | First quarter4:32 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Pisces |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aries |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 21Sat | Full moon5:23 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 27Fri | Last quarter8:55 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Libra |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
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 1991?
The full moon in December 1991 is on Saturday, December 21 at 5:23 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, December 21 at 5:33 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 1991?
The new moon in December 1991 is on Thursday, December 5 at 10:57 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 1991?
Quarter moons in December 1991: first quarter on Saturday, December 14 at 4:32 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 27 at 8:55 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 1991?
In December 1991 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 6–20. 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 1991?
In December 1991 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–4 and December 22–31. 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 1991?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Saturday, December 21 at 5:33 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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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