December 2006 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2006
Monday, December 4, 7:25 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 9:01 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, December 5, 12:25 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 20, 2:01 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2006: 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 2006 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2006
- Full moonMonday, December 4, 7:25 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 12, 9:32 a.m. Virgo
- New moonWednesday, December 20, 9:01 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 27, 9:48 a.m. Aries
December 2006 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 2Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 3Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 4Mon | Full moon7:25 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Cancer |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 9Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 10Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Leo |
| 11Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 12Tue | Last quarter9:32 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Virgo |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Libra |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 16Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Scorpio |
| 17Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 18Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 19Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 20Wed | New moon9:01 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 23Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aquarius |
| 24Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aquarius |
| 25Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Pisces |
| 26Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 27Wed | First quarter9:48 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aries |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 31Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | 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 2006?
The full moon in December 2006 is on Monday, December 4 at 7:25 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2006?
The new moon in December 2006 is on Wednesday, December 20 at 9:01 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.
When are the quarter moons in December 2006?
Quarter moons in December 2006: last quarter on Tuesday, December 12 at 9:32 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, December 27 at 9:48 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 2006?
In December 2006 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–3 and December 21–31. 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 2006?
In December 2006 the Moon is waning on these days: December 5–19. 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 2006?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2006. 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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