December 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2016
Tuesday, December 13, 7:06 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2016
Thursday, December 29, 1:53 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, December 14, 12:06 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, December 29, 6:53 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, December 29 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, December 28.
Every moon phase in December 2016: 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 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2016
- First quarterWednesday, December 7, 4:03 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, December 13, 7:06 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 20, 8:56 p.m. Virgo
- New moonThursday, December 29, 1:53 a.m. Capricorn
December 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Capricorn |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Capricorn |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aquarius |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 7Wed | First quarter4:03 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Pisces |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aries |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aries |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 13Tue | Full moon7:06 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Leo |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 20Tue | Last quarter8:56 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Libra |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Libra |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Scorpio |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 29Thu | New moon1:53 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 31Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
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 2016?
The full moon in December 2016 is on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:06 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2016?
The new moon in December 2016 is on Thursday, December 29 at 1:53 a.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 2016?
Quarter moons in December 2016: first quarter on Wednesday, December 7 at 4:03 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, December 20 at 8:56 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 2016?
In December 2016 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–12 and December 30–31. 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 2016?
In December 2016 the Moon is waning on these days: December 14–28. 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 2016?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2016. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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