December 2022 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2022
Wednesday, December 7, 11:08 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2022
Friday, December 23, 5:17 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 8, 4:08 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 23, 10:17 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2022: 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 2022 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2022
- Full moonWednesday, December 7, 11:08 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 16, 3:56 a.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 23, 5:17 a.m. Capricorn
- First quarterThursday, December 29, 8:21 p.m. Aries
December 2022 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Pisces |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 5Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 7Wed | Full moon11:08 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 12Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 16Fri | Last quarter3:56 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Libra |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 19Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Scorpio |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 23Fri | New moon5:17 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 26Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 29Thu | First quarter8:21 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Aries |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aries |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
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 2022?
The full moon in December 2022 is on Wednesday, December 7 at 11:08 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2022?
The new moon in December 2022 is on Friday, December 23 at 5:17 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 2022?
Quarter moons in December 2022: last quarter on Friday, December 16 at 3:56 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, December 29 at 8:21 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 2022?
In December 2022 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–6 and December 24–31. 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 2022?
In December 2022 the Moon is waning on these days: December 8–22. 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 2022?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2022. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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