December 2038 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2038
Saturday, December 11, 12:31 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in December 2038
Saturday, December 25, 8:02 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 11, 5:31 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 26, 1:02 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2038: 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 2038 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2038
- First quarterFriday, December 3, 7:46 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonSaturday, December 11, 12:31 p.m. Gemini
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSaturday, December 11, 12:43 p.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 19, 4:29 a.m. Virgo
- Total solar eclipseSaturday, December 25, 7:58 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonSaturday, December 25, 8:02 p.m. Capricorn
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. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2038 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Aquarius |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 3Fri | First quarter7:46 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Pisces |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Pisces |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 11Sat | Full moon12:31 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 19Sun | Last quarter4:29 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Libra |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Scorpio |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sat | New moon8:02 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
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 2038?
The full moon in December 2038 is on Saturday, December 11 at 12:31 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, December 11 at 12:43 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2038?
The new moon in December 2038 is on Saturday, December 25 at 8:02 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. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Saturday, December 25 at 7:58 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 2038?
Quarter moons in December 2038: first quarter on Friday, December 3 at 7:46 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, December 19 at 4:29 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 2038?
In December 2038 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–10 and December 26–31. 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 2038?
In December 2038 the Moon is waning on these days: December 12–24. 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 2038?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, December 11 at 12:43 p.m. and total solar eclipse on Saturday, December 25 at 7:58 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. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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