New Moon
December 12, 2023
11:32 PM UTC UTC in Sagittarius
New Moon in SagittariusLunation Calendar
Moon Phases December 2023: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for December 2023 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: December 12, 2023 at 11:32 PM UTC in Sagittarius. Full Moon: December 27, 2023 at 12:33 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 2023
Full Moon
December 27, 2023
12:33 AM UTC UTC in Cancer
Full Moon in CancerCalculation Basis
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Last Quarter in Virgo
Dec 5, 2023, 5:49 AM UTC
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New Moon in Sagittarius
Dec 12, 2023, 11:32 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Pisces
Dec 19, 2023, 6:39 PM UTC
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Full Moon in Cancer
Dec 27, 2023, 12:33 AM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
Last Quarter
in VirgoDateDecember 5, 2023
Time (UTC)05:49 AM UTC
Local: Dec 5, 2023, 5:49 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, 2023
Time (UTC)11:32 PM UTC
Local: Dec 12, 2023, 11:32 PM 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, 2023
Time (UTC)06:39 PM UTC
Local: Dec 19, 2023, 6:39 PM 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, 2023
Time (UTC)12:33 AM UTC
Local: Dec 27, 2023, 12:33 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 2023
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 | Waning Gibbous83% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| December 2 | Waning Gibbous75% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 3 | Waning Gibbous66% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 4 | Waning Gibbous57% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| December 5 | Last Quarter48% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| December 6 | Last Quarter38% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| December 7 | Last Quarter29% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 8 | Last Quarter21% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 9 | Waning Crescent13% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| December 10 | Waning Crescent7% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 11 | Waning Crescent3% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| December 12 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| December 13 | New Moon0% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| December 14 | New Moon3% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 15 | New Moon8% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| December 16 | Waxing Crescent16% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 17 | Waxing Crescent25% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| December 18 | Waxing Crescent36% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 19 | Waxing Crescent47% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| December 20 | First Quarter58% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 21 | First Quarter69% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 22 | First Quarter79% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| 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 Gibbous98% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 26 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| December 27 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| December 28 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 29 | Full Moon94% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| December 30 | Full Moon89% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| December 31 | Waning Gibbous82% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference |
Month View Calendar - December 2023
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 Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in December 2023, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
December 1, 2023 at 04:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 1, 2023, 4:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
December 4, 2023 at 03:50 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 4, 2023, 3:50 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
December 6, 2023 at 04:34 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 6, 2023, 4:34 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
December 9, 2023 at 03:34 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 9, 2023, 3:34 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
December 11, 2023 at 11:11 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 11, 2023, 11:11 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
December 13, 2023 at 03:31 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 13, 2023, 3:31 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
December 15, 2023 at 05:56 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 15, 2023, 5:56 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
December 17, 2023 at 07:58 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 17, 2023, 7:58 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
December 19, 2023 at 10:46 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 19, 2023, 10:46 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
December 22, 2023 at 02:50 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 22, 2023, 2:50 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
December 24, 2023 at 08:14 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 24, 2023, 8:14 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
December 26, 2023 at 03:15 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 26, 2023, 3:15 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
December 29, 2023 at 12:23 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 29, 2023, 12:23 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
December 31, 2023 at 11:53 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Dec 31, 2023, 11:53 AM 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.
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The second part of the consideration relates to each month, and requires a similar observation of the new or full Moon first taking place on the Sun’s progress through each sign: and it must be remembered, that, if a new Moon should have happened at a period nearest to the Sun’s transit over the past tropical or equinoctial point, the new Moon also in each succeeding sign, until the commencement of the next quarter, are to be observed; but, if a full Moon should have so happened, then similar observation is to be made of each subsequent full Moon. The angles, also, must be duly attended to, as well as the planets and stars ruling in both the places [104] ; and especially the nearest phases, applications, and separations of the planets, and their properties. The peculiar qualities of the two places, and the winds, liable to be excited by the planets themselves and by those parts of the signs in which they may be situated, are likewise to be considered; and also that particular wind, which is indicated by the direction of the Moon’s ecliptical latitude. By the aid of these observations, and by weighing and comparing the existing vigour of each of the several properties and qualities, the general constitution of the atmosphere during each month may be predicted"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The third part of this consideration appertains to significations applying more minutely, and points out their force or weakness. In this case, the partile configurations of the Sun and Moon, at the intermediate quarters, as well as at the new or full Moon, are to be attentively regarded; since there is a certain variation in the constitution of the atmosphere, which usually commences about three days before, and sometimes, also, about three days after the Moon has equated her course to the Sun"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Clavis Astrologiae Elimata
Henry Coley
1669
"When you shall make the minute of a ☌ your Basis or Radix, you may give judgment of the change of Weather in that moneth; for your judgment shall be framed according to the principal Dominator of the Angle of every Figure, for that Planet overcomes in the Nature of the Aire; assuming together with these things the Quality of the present time, viz. the season of the year"
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Books behind the December 2023 moon calendar
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Moon Phases December 2023 - FAQ
When is the full moon in December 2023?
The full moon in December 2023 is on December 27, 2023 at 12:33 AM UTC UTC, in Cancer. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in December 2023?
The new moon in December 2023 is on December 12, 2023 at 11:32 PM UTC UTC, in Sagittarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in December 2023?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in December 2023: Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon.