December 1996 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1996
Tuesday, December 24, 3:41 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 1996
Tuesday, December 10, 11:56 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, December 24, 8:41 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 10, 4:56 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1996: 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 1996 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1996
- Last quarterTuesday, December 3, 12:06 a.m. Virgo
- New moonTuesday, December 10, 11:56 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterTuesday, December 17, 4:31 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, December 24, 3:41 p.m. Cancer
December 1996 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Leo |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 3Tue | Last quarter12:06 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Virgo |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Virgo |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Libra |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 10Tue | New moon11:56 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 17Tue | First quarter4:31 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aries |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aries |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 24Tue | Full moon3:41 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Virgo |
| 31Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
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 1996?
The full moon in December 1996 is on Tuesday, December 24 at 3:41 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 1996?
The new moon in December 1996 is on Tuesday, December 10 at 11:56 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 1996?
Quarter moons in December 1996: last quarter on Tuesday, December 3 at 12:06 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 17 at 4:31 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 1996?
In December 1996 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 11–23. 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 1996?
In December 1996 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–9 and December 25–31. 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 1996?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1996. 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
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