December 2029 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2029
Thursday, December 20, 5:47 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in December 2029
Wednesday, December 5, 9:52 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 20, 10:47 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 5, 2:52 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2029: 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 2029 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2029
- New moonWednesday, December 5, 9:52 a.m. Sagittarius
- Partial solar eclipseWednesday, December 5, 10:02 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 12, 12:50 p.m. Pisces
- Total lunar eclipseThursday, December 20, 5:41 p.m. Gemini
- Full moonThursday, December 20, 5:47 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 28, 4:49 a.m. Libra
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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2029 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 2Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 5Wed | New moon9:52 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 6Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 7Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Capricorn |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aquarius |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 12Wed | First quarter12:50 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Pisces |
| 13Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aries |
| 14Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 15Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aries |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 18Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 19Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 20Thu | Full moon5:47 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 21Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 22Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 23Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 25Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 26Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 28Fri | Last quarter4:49 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 29Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 30Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 31Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Scorpio |
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 2029?
The full moon in December 2029 is on Thursday, December 20 at 5:47 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, December 20 at 5:41 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2029?
The new moon in December 2029 is on Wednesday, December 5 at 9:52 a.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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, December 5 at 10:02 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 2029?
Quarter moons in December 2029: first quarter on Wednesday, December 12 at 12:50 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 28 at 4:49 a.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 2029?
In December 2029 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 6–19. 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 2029?
In December 2029 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–4 and December 21–31. 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 2029?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, December 5 at 10:02 a.m. and total lunar eclipse on Thursday, December 20 at 5:41 p.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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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