December 2056 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2056
Thursday, December 21, 8:34 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in December 2056
Wednesday, December 6, 5:31 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, December 22, 1:34 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 6, 10:31 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2056: 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 2056 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2056
- New moonWednesday, December 6, 5:31 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterWednesday, December 13, 3:54 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 21, 8:34 p.m. Cancer
- Penumbral lunar eclipseThursday, December 21, 8:47 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterFriday, December 29, 1:22 p.m. Libra
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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2056 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Virgo |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Libra |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Libra |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 6Wed | New moon5:31 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Capricorn |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aquarius |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aquarius |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 13Wed | First quarter3:54 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Pisces |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aries |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 21Thu | Full moon8:34 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Virgo |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Virgo |
| 29Fri | Last quarter1:22 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Libra |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Libra |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
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 2056?
The full moon in December 2056 is on Thursday, December 21 at 8:34 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, December 21 at 8:47 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2056?
The new moon in December 2056 is on Wednesday, December 6 at 5:31 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 2056?
Quarter moons in December 2056: first quarter on Wednesday, December 13 at 3:54 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 29 at 1:22 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 2056?
In December 2056 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 7–20. 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 2056?
In December 2056 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–5 and December 22–31. 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 2056?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Thursday, December 21 at 8:47 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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