December 2019 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2019
Thursday, December 12, 12:12 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2019
Thursday, December 26, 12:13 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 12, 5:12 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Thursday, December 12 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, December 11. New moon: Thursday, December 26, 5:13 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, December 26 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, December 25.
Every moon phase in December 2019: 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 2019 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2019
- First quarterWednesday, December 4, 1:59 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 12, 12:12 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterWednesday, December 18, 11:57 p.m. Virgo
- New moonThursday, December 26, 12:13 a.m. Capricorn
- Annular solar eclipseThursday, December 26, 12:17 a.m. Capricorn
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2019 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aquarius |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Aquarius |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Pisces |
| 4Wed | First quarter1:59 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Pisces |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Pisces |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 12Thu | Full moon12:12 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 18Wed | Last quarter11:57 p.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Libra |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Scorpio |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 26Thu | New moon12:13 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Capricorn |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aquarius |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
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 2019?
The full moon in December 2019 is on Thursday, December 12 at 12:12 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2019?
The new moon in December 2019 is on Thursday, December 26 at 12:13 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, December 26 at 12:17 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 2019?
Quarter moons in December 2019: first quarter on Wednesday, December 4 at 1:59 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, December 18 at 11:57 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 2019?
In December 2019 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–11 and December 27–31. 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 2019?
In December 2019 the Moon is waning on these days: December 13–25. 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 2019?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Thursday, December 26 at 12:17 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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