December 2085 moon phase calendar
Full moons in December 2085
Saturday, December 1, 3:10 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Penumbral lunar eclipse
Sunday, December 30, 6:59 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in December 2085
Sunday, December 16, 5:38 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, December 1, 8:10 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Sunday, December 30, 11:59 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, December 16, 10:38 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2085: 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 2085 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2085
- Full moonSaturday, December 1, 3:10 a.m. Gemini
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSaturday, December 1, 3:22 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterSunday, December 9, 12:47 a.m. Virgo
- Annular solar eclipseSunday, December 16, 5:34 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonSunday, December 16, 5:38 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterSunday, December 23, 12:42 p.m. Aries
- Full moonSunday, December 30, 6:59 p.m. Cancer
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. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
December 2085 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Full moon3:10 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Cancer |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Leo |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 9Sun | Last quarter12:47 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Virgo |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sun | New moon5:38 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 23Sun | First quarter12:42 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Aries |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aries |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Taurus |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Gemini |
| 30Sun | Full moon6:59 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 31Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
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 2085?
There are two full moons in December 2085: on Saturday, December 1 at 3:10 a.m. and on Sunday, December 30 at 6:59 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, December 1 at 3:22 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in December 2085?
The new moon in December 2085 is on Sunday, December 16 at 5:38 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, December 16 at 5:34 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in December 2085?
Quarter moons in December 2085: last quarter on Sunday, December 9 at 12:47 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, December 23 at 12:42 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 2085?
In December 2085 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 17–29. 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 2085?
In December 2085 the Moon is waning on these days: December 2–15 and December 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 2085?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, December 1 at 3:22 a.m. and annular solar eclipse on Sunday, December 16 at 5:34 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. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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