December 2017 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2017
Sunday, December 3, 10:47 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2017
Monday, December 18, 1:31 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 3, 3:47 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, December 18, 6:31 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Monday, December 18 still falls on the evening of Sunday, December 17.
Every moon phase in December 2017: 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 2017 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2017
- Full moonSunday, December 3, 10:47 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 10, 2:52 a.m. Virgo
- New moonMonday, December 18, 1:31 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterTuesday, December 26, 4:20 a.m. Aries
December 2017 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 2Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 3Sun | Full moon10:47 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Cancer |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Leo |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Leo |
| 9Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 10Sun | Last quarter2:52 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Virgo |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Scorpio |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 16Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 17Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 18Mon | New moon1:31 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 23Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 24Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 25Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 26Tue | First quarter4:20 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Gemini |
| 31Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
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 2017?
The full moon in December 2017 is on Sunday, December 3 at 10:47 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2017?
The new moon in December 2017 is on Monday, December 18 at 1:31 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 2017?
Quarter moons in December 2017: last quarter on Sunday, December 10 at 2:52 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 26 at 4:20 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 2017?
In December 2017 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–2 and December 19–31. 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 2017?
In December 2017 the Moon is waning on these days: December 4–17. 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 2017?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2017. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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