December 2028 moon phase calendar
Full moons in December 2028
Friday, December 1, 8:40 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Sunday, December 31, 11:48 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
Total lunar eclipse
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in December 2028
Friday, December 15, 9:06 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 2, 1:40 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Sunday, December 31, 4:48 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, December 16, 2:06 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2028: 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 2028 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2028
- Full moonFriday, December 1, 8:40 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSaturday, December 9, 12:39 a.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 15, 9:06 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 23, 4:45 p.m. Aries
- Full moonSunday, December 31, 11:48 a.m. Cancer
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, December 31, 11:51 a.m. Cancer
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2028 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Full moon8:40 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Cancer |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 9Sat | Last quarter12:39 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Virgo |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Libra |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 15Fri | New moon9:06 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 23Sat | First quarter4:45 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aries |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aries |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Taurus |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 31Sun | Full moon11:48 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Cancer |
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 2028?
There are two full moons in December 2028: on Friday, December 1 at 8:40 p.m. and on Sunday, December 31 at 11:48 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, December 31 at 11:51 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2028?
The new moon in December 2028 is on Friday, December 15 at 9:06 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 2028?
Quarter moons in December 2028: last quarter on Saturday, December 9 at 12:39 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, December 23 at 4:45 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 2028?
In December 2028 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 16–30. 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 2028?
In December 2028 the Moon is waning on these days: December 2–14. 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 2028?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Sunday, December 31 at 11:51 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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