New Moon
December 12, 1985
12:55 AM UTC UTC in Sagittarius
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Moon Phases December 1985: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for December 1985 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: December 12, 1985 at 12:55 AM UTC in Sagittarius. Full Moon: December 27, 1985 at 07:31 AM UTC in Cancer. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon and Full Moon in December 1985
Full Moon
December 27, 1985
07:31 AM UTC UTC in Cancer
Full Moon in CancerCalculation Basis
Hermetikon calculates these lunar timings from its astronomy engine and stores the canonical moments in UTC. They are Hermetikon reference timings, not Swiss Ephemeris output; local times are derived from the UTC moment.
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Last Quarter in Virgo
Dec 5, 1985, 9:01 AM UTC
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New Moon in Sagittarius
Dec 12, 1985, 12:55 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Pisces
Dec 19, 1985, 1:58 AM UTC
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Full Moon in Cancer
Dec 27, 1985, 7:31 AM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
Last Quarter
in VirgoDateDecember 5, 1985
Time (UTC)09:01 AM UTC
Local: Dec 5, 1985, 9:01 AM UTC
SignVirgo
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in VirgoNew Moon
in SagittariusDateDecember 12, 1985
Time (UTC)12:55 AM UTC
Local: Dec 12, 1985, 12:55 AM UTC
SignSagittarius
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in SagittariusFirst Quarter
in PiscesDateDecember 19, 1985
Time (UTC)01:58 AM UTC
Local: Dec 19, 1985, 1:58 AM UTC
SignPisces
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in PiscesFull Moon
in CancerDateDecember 27, 1985
Time (UTC)07:31 AM UTC
Local: Dec 27, 1985, 7:31 AM UTC
SignCancer
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in CancerDaily Moon Lookup - December 1985
Each row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | Full Moon86% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 2 | Waning Gibbous78% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| December 3 | Waning Gibbous69% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 4 | Waning Gibbous59% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| December 5 | Last Quarter49% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| December 6 | Last Quarter38% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| December 7 | Last Quarter27% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 8 | Last Quarter17% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| December 9 | Waning Crescent9% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 10 | Waning Crescent4% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| December 11 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 12 | New Moon0% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| December 13 | New Moon3% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 14 | New Moon8% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| December 15 | Waxing Crescent16% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 16 | Waxing Crescent25% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| December 17 | Waxing Crescent34% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 18 | Waxing Crescent44% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 19 | First Quarter54% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| December 20 | First Quarter64% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 21 | First Quarter72% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| December 22 | First Quarter80% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 23 | Waxing Gibbous87% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 24 | Waxing Gibbous93% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| December 25 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 26 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| December 27 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| December 28 | Full Moon99% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 29 | Full Moon95% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| December 30 | Full Moon90% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 31 | Waning Gibbous83% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference |
Month View Calendar - December 1985
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
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Moon Sign Runs
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Moon Sign Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in December 1985, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
December 2, 1985 at 12:59 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 2, 1985, 12:59 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
December 4, 1985 at 09:14 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 4, 1985, 9:14 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
December 6, 1985 at 02:33 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 6, 1985, 2:33 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
December 8, 1985 at 04:56 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 8, 1985, 4:56 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
December 10, 1985 at 05:13 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 10, 1985, 5:13 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
December 12, 1985 at 04:59 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 12, 1985, 4:59 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
December 14, 1985 at 06:15 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 14, 1985, 6:15 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
December 16, 1985 at 10:50 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 16, 1985, 10:50 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
December 19, 1985 at 07:36 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 19, 1985, 7:36 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
December 21, 1985 at 07:41 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 21, 1985, 7:41 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
December 24, 1985 at 08:45 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 24, 1985, 8:45 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
December 26, 1985 at 08:44 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 26, 1985, 8:44 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
December 29, 1985 at 06:44 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 29, 1985, 6:44 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
December 31, 1985 at 02:43 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 31, 1985, 2:43 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Moon Phases December 1985 - FAQ
When is the full moon in December 1985?
The full moon in December 1985 is on December 27, 1985 at 07:31 AM UTC UTC, in Cancer. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in December 1985?
The new moon in December 1985 is on December 12, 1985 at 12:55 AM UTC UTC, in Sagittarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in December 1985?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in December 1985: Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon.