December 1998 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1998
Thursday, December 3, 10:19 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1998
Friday, December 18, 5:43 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 3, 3:19 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 18, 10:43 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1998: 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 1998 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1998
- Full moonThursday, December 3, 10:19 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterThursday, December 10, 12:54 p.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 18, 5:43 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 26, 5:46 a.m. Aries
December 1998 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Full moon10:19 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Cancer |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Leo |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 10Thu | Last quarter12:54 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Virgo |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Libra |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | New moon5:43 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | First quarter5:46 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Taurus |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
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 1998?
The full moon in December 1998 is on Thursday, December 3 at 10:19 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1998?
The new moon in December 1998 is on Friday, December 18 at 5:43 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 1998?
Quarter moons in December 1998: last quarter on Thursday, December 10 at 12:54 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, December 26 at 5:46 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 1998?
In December 1998 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–2 and December 19–31. 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 1998?
In December 1998 the Moon is waning on these days: December 4–17. 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 1998?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1998. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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