December 2030 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2030
Monday, December 9, 5:41 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in December 2030
Tuesday, December 24, 12:32 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, December 9, 10:41 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 24, 5:32 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2030: 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 2030 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2030
- First quarterSunday, December 1, 5:57 p.m. Pisces
- Penumbral lunar eclipseMonday, December 9, 5:27 p.m. Gemini
- Full moonMonday, December 9, 5:41 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterTuesday, December 17, 7:01 p.m. Virgo
- New moonTuesday, December 24, 12:32 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterTuesday, December 31, 8:36 a.m. Aries
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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2030 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | First quarter5:57 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Pisces |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aries |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 9Mon | Full moon5:41 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 17Tue | Last quarter7:01 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Virgo |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Scorpio |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 24Tue | New moon12:32 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 31Tue | First quarter8:36 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aries |
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 2030?
The full moon in December 2030 is on Monday, December 9 at 5:41 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Monday, December 9 at 5:27 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2030?
The new moon in December 2030 is on Tuesday, December 24 at 12:32 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. 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 2030?
Quarter moons in December 2030: first quarter on Sunday, December 1 at 5:57 p.m., last quarter on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:01 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, December 31 at 8:36 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 2030?
In December 2030 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–8 and December 25–31. 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 2030?
In December 2030 the Moon is waning on these days: December 10–23. 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 2030?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Monday, December 9 at 5:27 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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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