December 2009 moon phase calendar
Full moons in December 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2:31 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Thursday, December 31, 2:13 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Partial lunar eclipse
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in December 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 7:02 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, December 2, 7:31 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, December 2 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, December 1. Full moon: Thursday, December 31, 7:13 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 16, 12:02 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2009: 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 2009 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2009
- Full moonWednesday, December 2, 2:31 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 8, 7:14 p.m. Virgo
- New moonWednesday, December 16, 7:02 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterThursday, December 24, 12:36 p.m. Aries
- Full moonThursday, December 31, 2:13 p.m. Cancer
- Partial lunar eclipseThursday, December 31, 2:22 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2009 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 2Wed | Full moon2:31 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Cancer |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Leo |
| 8Tue | Last quarter7:14 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Virgo |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 16Wed | New moon7:02 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 24Thu | First quarter12:36 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Aries |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 31Thu | Full moon2:13 p.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | 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 2009?
There are two full moons in December 2009: on Wednesday, December 2 at 2:31 a.m. and on Thursday, December 31 at 2:13 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, December 31 at 2:22 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2009?
The new moon in December 2009 is on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:02 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 2009?
Quarter moons in December 2009: last quarter on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:14 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, December 24 at 12:36 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 2009?
In December 2009 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1 and December 17–30. 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 2009?
In December 2009 the Moon is waning on these days: December 3–15. 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 2009?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Thursday, December 31 at 2:22 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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