December 2015 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2015
Friday, December 25, 6:12 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 2015
Friday, December 11, 5:30 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, December 25, 11:12 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 11, 10:30 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2015: 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 2015 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2015
- Last quarterThursday, December 3, 2:41 a.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 11, 5:30 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterFriday, December 18, 10:14 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, December 25, 6:12 a.m. Cancer
December 2015 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Leo |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 3Thu | Last quarter2:41 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Virgo |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 11Fri | New moon5:30 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aquarius |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 18Fri | First quarter10:14 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 25Fri | Full moon6:12 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
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 2015?
The full moon in December 2015 is on Friday, December 25 at 6:12 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 2015?
The new moon in December 2015 is on Friday, December 11 at 5:30 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 2015?
Quarter moons in December 2015: last quarter on Thursday, December 3 at 2:41 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, December 18 at 10:14 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 2015?
In December 2015 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 12–24. 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 2015?
In December 2015 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–10 and December 26–31. 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 2015?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2015. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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