December 2043 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2043
Wednesday, December 16, 3:02 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moons in December 2043
Tuesday, December 1, 9:37 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Thursday, December 31, 4:48 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, December 16, 8:02 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, December 1, 2:37 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, December 31, 9:48 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2043: 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 2043 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2043
- New moonTuesday, December 1, 9:37 a.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 9, 10:27 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonWednesday, December 16, 3:02 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterWednesday, December 23, 12:04 a.m. Libra
- New moonThursday, December 31, 4:48 a.m. Capricorn
December 2043 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | New moon9:37 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Capricorn |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Capricorn |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 9Wed | First quarter10:27 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aries |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aries |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 16Wed | Full moon3:02 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 23Wed | Last quarter12:04 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Libra |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 31Thu | New moon4:48 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
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 2043?
The full moon in December 2043 is on Wednesday, December 16 at 3:02 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2043?
There are two new moons in December 2043: on Tuesday, December 1 at 9:37 a.m. and on Thursday, December 31 at 4:48 a.m., both Eastern Time.
When are the quarter moons in December 2043?
Quarter moons in December 2043: first quarter on Wednesday, December 9 at 10:27 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, December 23 at 12:04 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 2043?
In December 2043 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 2–15. 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 2043?
In December 2043 the Moon is waning on these days: December 17–30. 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 2043?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2043. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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