December 2002 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2002
Thursday, December 19, 2:10 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2002
Wednesday, December 4, 2:34 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 19, 7:10 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 4, 7:34 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, December 4 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, December 3.
Every moon phase in December 2002: 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 2002 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2002
- Total solar eclipseWednesday, December 4, 2:31 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonWednesday, December 4, 2:34 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 11, 10:49 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 19, 2:10 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterThursday, December 26, 7:31 p.m. Libra
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2002 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 4Wed | New moon2:34 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Capricorn |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Capricorn |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 11Wed | First quarter10:49 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aries |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 19Thu | Full moon2:10 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 26Thu | Last quarter7:31 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Libra |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Libra |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
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 2002?
The full moon in December 2002 is on Thursday, December 19 at 2:10 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2002?
The new moon in December 2002 is on Wednesday, December 4 at 2:34 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. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, December 4 at 2:31 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 2002?
Quarter moons in December 2002: first quarter on Wednesday, December 11 at 10:49 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, December 26 at 7:31 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 2002?
In December 2002 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 5–18. 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 2002?
In December 2002 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–3 and December 20–31. 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 2002?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Wednesday, December 4 at 2:31 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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