December 2013 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 4:28 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2013
Monday, December 2, 7:22 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, December 17, 9:28 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 3, 12:22 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2013: 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 2013 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2013
- New moonMonday, December 2, 7:22 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterMonday, December 9, 10:12 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, December 17, 4:28 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterWednesday, December 25, 8:48 a.m. Libra
December 2013 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 2Mon | New moon7:22 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Capricorn |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aquarius |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 9Mon | First quarter10:12 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 17Tue | Full moon4:28 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Leo |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 25Wed | Last quarter8:48 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Libra |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Libra |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Sagittarius |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
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 2013?
The full moon in December 2013 is on Tuesday, December 17 at 4:28 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2013?
The new moon in December 2013 is on Monday, December 2 at 7:22 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 2013?
Quarter moons in December 2013: first quarter on Monday, December 9 at 10:12 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, December 25 at 8:48 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 2013?
In December 2013 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 3–16. 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 2013?
In December 2013 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1 and December 18–31. 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 2013?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2013. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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