December 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2023
Tuesday, December 26, 7:33 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 2023
Tuesday, December 12, 6:32 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, December 27, 12:33 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 12, 11:32 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2023
- Last quarterTuesday, December 5, 12:49 a.m. Virgo
- New moonTuesday, December 12, 6:32 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterTuesday, December 19, 1:39 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, December 26, 7:33 p.m. Cancer
December 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Leo |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 5Tue | Last quarter12:49 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Virgo |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 12Tue | New moon6:32 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 19Tue | First quarter1:39 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aries |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 26Tue | Full moon7:33 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
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 2023?
The full moon in December 2023 is on Tuesday, December 26 at 7:33 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 2023?
The new moon in December 2023 is on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:32 p.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 2023?
Quarter moons in December 2023: last quarter on Tuesday, December 5 at 12:49 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 19 at 1:39 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 2023?
In December 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 13–25. 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 2023?
In December 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–11 and December 27–31. 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 2023?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2023. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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