December 2049 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2049
Thursday, December 9, 2:28 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 2049
Friday, December 24, 12:52 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 9, 7:28 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Thursday, December 9 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, December 8. New moon: Friday, December 24, 5:52 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2049: 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 2049 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2049
- First quarterWednesday, December 1, 6:40 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 9, 2:28 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 17, 6:15 a.m. Virgo
- New moonFriday, December 24, 12:52 p.m. Capricorn
- First quarterFriday, December 31, 3:53 a.m. Aries
December 2049 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | First quarter6:40 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Pisces |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 9Thu | Full moon2:28 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 17Fri | Last quarter6:15 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Libra |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Scorpio |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 24Fri | New moon12:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Aries |
| 31Fri | First quarter3:53 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | 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 2049?
The full moon in December 2049 is on Thursday, December 9 at 2:28 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 2049?
The new moon in December 2049 is on Friday, December 24 at 12:52 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 2049?
Quarter moons in December 2049: first quarter on Wednesday, December 1 at 6:40 p.m., last quarter on Friday, December 17 at 6:15 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, December 31 at 3:53 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 2049?
In December 2049 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 2049?
In December 2049 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 2049?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2049. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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