December 2024 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2024
Sunday, December 15, 4:02 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moons in December 2024
Sunday, December 1, 1:22 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Monday, December 30, 5:27 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 15, 9:02 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 1, 6:22 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Sunday, December 1 still falls on the evening of Saturday, November 30. New moon: Monday, December 30, 10:27 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2024: 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 2024 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2024
- New moonSunday, December 1, 1:22 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSunday, December 8, 10:27 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonSunday, December 15, 4:02 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 22, 5:18 p.m. Libra
- New moonMonday, December 30, 5:27 p.m. Capricorn
December 2024 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | New moon1:22 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Capricorn |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aquarius |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 8Sun | First quarter10:27 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 15Sun | Full moon4:02 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Virgo |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Virgo |
| 22Sun | Last quarter5:18 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Libra |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Sagittarius |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 30Mon | New moon5:27 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
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 2024?
The full moon in December 2024 is on Sunday, December 15 at 4:02 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2024?
There are two new moons in December 2024: on Sunday, December 1 at 1:22 a.m. and on Monday, December 30 at 5:27 p.m., both Eastern Time.
When are the quarter moons in December 2024?
Quarter moons in December 2024: first quarter on Sunday, December 8 at 10:27 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, December 22 at 5:18 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 2024?
In December 2024 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 2–14 and December 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 2024?
In December 2024 the Moon is waning on these days: December 16–29. 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 2024?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2024. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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