December 2008 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2008
Friday, December 12, 11:37 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2008
Saturday, December 27, 7:23 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, December 12, 4:37 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, December 27, 12:23 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2008: 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 2008 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2008
- First quarterFriday, December 5, 4:26 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, December 12, 11:37 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 19, 5:29 a.m. Virgo
- New moonSaturday, December 27, 7:23 a.m. Capricorn
December 2008 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Capricorn |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Aquarius |
| 5Fri | First quarter4:26 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Pisces |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Pisces |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 12Fri | Full moon11:37 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Leo |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 19Fri | Last quarter5:29 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Libra |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Scorpio |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 27Sat | New moon7:23 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
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 2008?
The full moon in December 2008 is on Friday, December 12 at 11:37 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2008?
The new moon in December 2008 is on Saturday, December 27 at 7:23 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 2008?
Quarter moons in December 2008: first quarter on Friday, December 5 at 4:26 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 19 at 5:29 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 2008?
In December 2008 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–11 and December 28–31. 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 2008?
In December 2008 the Moon is waning on these days: December 13–26. 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 2008?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2008. 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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