December 2042 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2042
Friday, December 26, 12:43 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 2042
Friday, December 12, 9:30 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, December 26, 5:43 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 12, 2:30 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2042: 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 2042 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2042
- Last quarterThursday, December 4, 4:19 a.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 12, 9:30 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterFriday, December 19, 7:27 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, December 26, 12:43 p.m. Cancer
December 2042 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 4Thu | Last quarter4:19 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Virgo |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 12Fri | New moon9:30 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aquarius |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aquarius |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 19Fri | First quarter7:27 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aries |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 26Fri | Full moon12:43 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
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 2042?
The full moon in December 2042 is on Friday, December 26 at 12:43 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 2042?
The new moon in December 2042 is on Friday, December 12 at 9:30 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 2042?
Quarter moons in December 2042: last quarter on Thursday, December 4 at 4:19 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, December 19 at 7:27 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 2042?
In December 2042 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 13–25. 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 2042?
In December 2042 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–11 and December 27–31. 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 2042?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2042. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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