December 2053 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2053
Thursday, December 25, 4:23 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 2053
Tuesday, December 9, 10:40 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 25, 9:23 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 10, 3:40 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2053: 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 2053 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2053
- Last quarterTuesday, December 2, 9:04 a.m. Virgo
- New moonTuesday, December 9, 10:40 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterThursday, December 18, 4:11 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 25, 4:23 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterWednesday, December 31, 8:11 p.m. Libra
December 2053 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Leo |
| 2Tue | Last quarter9:04 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Virgo |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Virgo |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 9Tue | New moon10:40 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aquarius |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aquarius |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 18Thu | First quarter4:11 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aries |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 25Thu | Full moon4:23 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Cancer |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 31Wed | Last quarter8:11 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Libra |
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 2053?
The full moon in December 2053 is on Thursday, December 25 at 4:23 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 2053?
The new moon in December 2053 is on Tuesday, December 9 at 10:40 p.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 2053?
Quarter moons in December 2053: last quarter on Tuesday, December 2 at 9:04 a.m., first quarter on Thursday, December 18 at 4:11 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, December 31 at 8:11 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 2053?
In December 2053 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 10–24. 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 2053?
In December 2053 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–8 and December 26–31. 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 2053?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2053. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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