December 2001 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2001
Sunday, December 30, 5:41 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in December 2001
Friday, December 14, 3:48 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 30, 10:41 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 14, 8:48 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2001: 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 2001 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2001
- Last quarterFriday, December 7, 2:52 p.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 14, 3:48 p.m. Sagittarius
- Annular solar eclipseFriday, December 14, 3:51 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 22, 3:57 p.m. Aries
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSunday, December 30, 5:29 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonSunday, December 30, 5:41 a.m. Cancer
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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2001 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 7Fri | Last quarter2:52 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 8Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Virgo |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 14Fri | New moon3:48 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 22Sat | First quarter3:57 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aries |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Taurus |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Gemini |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 30Sun | Full moon5:41 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 31Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | 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 2001?
The full moon in December 2001 is on Sunday, December 30 at 5:41 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, December 30 at 5:29 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2001?
The new moon in December 2001 is on Friday, December 14 at 3:48 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, December 14 at 3:51 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 2001?
Quarter moons in December 2001: last quarter on Friday, December 7 at 2:52 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, December 22 at 3:57 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 2001?
In December 2001 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 15–29. 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 2001?
In December 2001 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–13 and December 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 2001?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Friday, December 14 at 3:51 p.m. and penumbral lunar eclipse on Sunday, December 30 at 5:29 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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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