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Moon Phases in December 2024

In December 2024, the Full Moon falls on December 15, 2024 and the New Moon on December 1, 2024. The First Quarter is on December 8, 2024, and the Last Quarter on December 22, 2024. Here is the complete lunar calendar for the month, all four quarter phases, and a direct link to every single day.

The full moon of December 2024 — or any other date — is available from Lumeries as a personalized poster with names and the date, as an instant download minutes after ordering (€9.90). Create a poster with your date →

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Moon Phase Overview

Full MoonFull MoonDecember 1599.7%
New MoonNew MoonDecember 10.2%
First QuarterFirst QuarterDecember 849.6%
Last QuarterLast QuarterDecember 2254.1%

Lunar Calendar December 2024

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The Sky in December 2024

December 2024 falls in the Northern Hemisphere winter. Long, clear nights make ideal conditions for moon-watching. Low-hanging full moons appear especially bright and cast long shadows over snowy landscapes.

The full moon on December 15, 2024 traditionally bears the name "Cold Moon". This name comes from old nature observations and makes the full moon in December 2024 especially significant.

Notable Days This Month

Constitution Day (ES)December 6Winter SolsticeDecember 21Christmas EveDecember 24ChristmasDecember 25New Year's EveDecember 31

About the Moon Phases in December 2024

Every month, the Moon completes all eight phases — from New Moon through Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, to Waning Crescent. In December 2024, the Full Moon is on December 15, 2024 and the New Moon on December 1, 2024. The First Quarter is visible on December 8, 2024, the Last Quarter on December 22, 2024.

All moon phases for December 2024 are calculated astronomically using the SunCalc library. Times are referenced to Berlin (CET/CEST). Click any day in the calendar to see moonrise, zodiac sign, and a personalized moon poster for that exact date.

FAQ

When is the Full Moon in December 2024?
The Full Moon in December 2024 is on December 15, 2024. The Moon is 99.7% illuminated and sits opposite the Sun. The exact time and full astronomical data are on the daily detail page. Lumeries calculates full moon dates astronomically for every month between 1900 and 2100.
When is the New Moon in December 2024?
The New Moon in December 2024 is on December 1, 2024. On this day the Moon is between Earth and Sun and invisible to us — perfect conditions for stargazing thanks to the dark sky. Lumeries also calculates new moon dates for every month between 1900 and 2100.
How many moon phases are there in December 2024?
December 2024 has 5 primary phase events: Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter, and Last Quarter. The Moon completes a full cycle every 29.5 days. The calendar above shows the exact phase for every single day.

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