December 2003 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2003
Monday, December 8, 3:37 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2003
Tuesday, December 23, 4:43 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, December 8, 8:37 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 23, 9:43 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2003: 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 2003 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2003
- Full moonMonday, December 8, 3:37 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 16, 12:42 p.m. Virgo
- New moonTuesday, December 23, 4:43 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterTuesday, December 30, 5:04 a.m. Aries
December 2003 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Pisces |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 4Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 5Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 8Mon | Full moon3:37 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 10Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 12Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Leo |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 16Tue | Last quarter12:42 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Virgo |
| 17Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Libra |
| 18Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 19Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 23Tue | New moon4:43 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 25Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 27Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 30Tue | First quarter5:04 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 31Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aries |
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 2003?
The full moon in December 2003 is on Monday, December 8 at 3:37 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2003?
The new moon in December 2003 is on Tuesday, December 23 at 4:43 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 2003?
Quarter moons in December 2003: last quarter on Tuesday, December 16 at 12:42 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 30 at 5:04 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 2003?
In December 2003 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–7 and December 24–31. 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 2003?
In December 2003 the Moon is waning on these days: December 9–22. 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 2003?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2003. 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
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
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