December 1997 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1997
Saturday, December 13, 9:37 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1997
Monday, December 29, 11:57 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 14, 2:37 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, December 29, 4:57 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1997: 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 1997 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1997
- First quarterSunday, December 7, 1:09 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 13, 9:37 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 21, 4:43 p.m. Libra
- New moonMonday, December 29, 11:57 a.m. Capricorn
December 1997 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Capricorn |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 5Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 6Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 7Sun | First quarter1:09 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Pisces |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aries |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aries |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 12Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 13Sat | Full moon9:37 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 19Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 20Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 21Sun | Last quarter4:43 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 27Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 29Mon | New moon11:57 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | 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 1997?
The full moon in December 1997 is on Saturday, December 13 at 9:37 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1997?
The new moon in December 1997 is on Monday, December 29 at 11:57 a.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 1997?
Quarter moons in December 1997: first quarter on Sunday, December 7 at 1:09 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, December 21 at 4:43 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 1997?
In December 1997 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–12 and December 30–31. 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 1997?
In December 1997 the Moon is waning on these days: December 14–28. 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 1997?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1997. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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