December 2011 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2011
Saturday, December 10, 9:37 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in December 2011
Saturday, December 24, 1:06 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 10, 2:37 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, December 24, 6:06 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2011: 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 2011 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2011
- First quarterFriday, December 2, 4:52 a.m. Pisces
- Total lunar eclipseSaturday, December 10, 9:31 a.m. Gemini
- Full moonSaturday, December 10, 9:37 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSaturday, December 17, 7:48 p.m. Virgo
- New moonSaturday, December 24, 1:06 p.m. Capricorn
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 2011 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 2Fri | First quarter4:52 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Pisces |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 5Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 10Sat | Full moon9:37 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 12Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 17Sat | Last quarter7:48 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 19Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sat | New moon1:06 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 26Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aquarius |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 29Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | 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 2011?
The full moon in December 2011 is on Saturday, December 10 at 9:37 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, December 10 at 9:31 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2011?
The new moon in December 2011 is on Saturday, December 24 at 1:06 p.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 2011?
Quarter moons in December 2011: first quarter on Friday, December 2 at 4:52 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, December 17 at 7:48 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 2011?
In December 2011 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–9 and December 25–31. 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 2011?
In December 2011 the Moon is waning on these days: December 11–23. 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 2011?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Saturday, December 10 at 9:31 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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