December 2025 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2025
Thursday, December 4, 6:14 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2025
Friday, December 19, 8:44 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 4, 11:14 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, December 20, 1:44 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2025: 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 2025 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2025
- Full moonThursday, December 4, 6:14 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterThursday, December 11, 3:52 p.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 19, 8:44 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 27, 2:10 p.m. Aries
December 2025 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 4Thu | Full moon6:14 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 10Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Virgo |
| 11Thu | Last quarter3:52 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Libra |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Libra |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 17Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Sagittarius |
| 18Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 19Fri | New moon8:44 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aquarius |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aquarius |
| 25Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 27Sat | First quarter2:10 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aries |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aries |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Taurus |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 31Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Gemini |
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 2025?
The full moon in December 2025 is on Thursday, December 4 at 6:14 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2025?
The new moon in December 2025 is on Friday, December 19 at 8:44 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 2025?
Quarter moons in December 2025: last quarter on Thursday, December 11 at 3:52 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, December 27 at 2:10 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 2025?
In December 2025 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–3 and December 20–31. 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 2025?
In December 2025 the Moon is waning on these days: December 5–18. 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 2025?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2025. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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