December 2031 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2031
Sunday, December 28, 12:33 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 2031
Sunday, December 14, 4:06 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, December 28, 5:33 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 14, 9:06 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2031: 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 2031 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2031
- Last quarterSaturday, December 6, 10:20 p.m. Virgo
- New moonSunday, December 14, 4:06 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSaturday, December 20, 7:01 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonSunday, December 28, 12:33 p.m. Cancer
December 2031 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Cancer |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Leo |
| 6Sat | Last quarter10:20 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Virgo |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Libra |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Libra |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sun | New moon4:06 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 20Sat | First quarter7:01 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aries |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 28Sun | Full moon12:33 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
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 2031?
The full moon in December 2031 is on Sunday, December 28 at 12:33 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 2031?
The new moon in December 2031 is on Sunday, December 14 at 4:06 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.
When are the quarter moons in December 2031?
Quarter moons in December 2031: last quarter on Saturday, December 6 at 10:20 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, December 20 at 7:01 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 2031?
In December 2031 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 15–27. 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 2031?
In December 2031 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–13 and December 29–31. 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 2031?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2031. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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