December 2018 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2018
Saturday, December 22, 12:49 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 2018
Friday, December 7, 2:21 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 22, 5:49 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 7, 7:21 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Friday, December 7 still falls on the evening of Thursday, December 6.
Every moon phase in December 2018: 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 2018 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2018
- New moonFriday, December 7, 2:21 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 15, 6:50 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 22, 12:49 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterSaturday, December 29, 4:34 a.m. Libra
December 2018 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 2Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 5Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 6Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 7Fri | New moon2:21 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Capricorn |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 12Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 15Sat | First quarter6:50 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Pisces |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 18Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 19Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 20Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 22Sat | Full moon12:49 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 23Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 25Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 26Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 28Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 29Sat | Last quarter4:34 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 30Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 31Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
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 2018?
The full moon in December 2018 is on Saturday, December 22 at 12:49 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 2018?
The new moon in December 2018 is on Friday, December 7 at 2:21 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 2018?
Quarter moons in December 2018: first quarter on Saturday, December 15 at 6:50 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, December 29 at 4:34 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 2018?
In December 2018 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 8–21. 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 2018?
In December 2018 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–6 and December 23–31. 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 2018?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2018. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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