December 2010 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 3:14 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in December 2010
Sunday, December 5, 12:36 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, December 21, 8:14 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 5, 5:36 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2010: 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 2010 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2010
- New moonSunday, December 5, 12:36 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterMonday, December 13, 8:59 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, December 21, 3:14 a.m. Gemini
- Total lunar eclipseTuesday, December 21, 3:16 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterMonday, December 27, 11:19 p.m. Libra
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 2010 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 5Sun | New moon12:36 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aquarius |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 13Mon | First quarter8:59 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aries |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 21Tue | Full moon3:14 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Virgo |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 27Mon | Last quarter11:19 p.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Libra |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Scorpio |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Scorpio |
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 2010?
The full moon in December 2010 is on Tuesday, December 21 at 3:14 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Tuesday, December 21 at 3:16 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2010?
The new moon in December 2010 is on Sunday, December 5 at 12:36 p.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 2010?
Quarter moons in December 2010: first quarter on Monday, December 13 at 8:59 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, December 27 at 11:19 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 2010?
In December 2010 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 6–20. 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 2010?
In December 2010 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–4 and December 22–31. 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 2010?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, December 21 at 3:16 a.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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