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EmailHere are highlights of the December 2013w Moon! The Almanac's monthly Moon guide keeps you informed about full Moon names, Moon phase dates, and Best Days by the Moon.
Full Moon Names
December's Full Moon is called the Full Cold Moon. It is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.
This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.
See all Full Moon names and their meanings.
If a snowstorm begins when the moon is young, it will cease at moonrise.
Moon Phase Dates 2013
All dates and times are ET. See the Moon Phase Calendar for your city/state.
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New Moon: December 2, 7:22 P.M. | |
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First Quarter: December 9, 10:12 A.M. | |
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Full Moon: December 17, 4:28 A.M. | |
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Last Quarter: December 25, 8:48 A.M. |
For your next full Moon, see our Full Moon Dates chart.
Best Days in December 2013
Below are the best days for activities, based on the Moon's sign and phase in December.
For Harvesting:
- Aboveground crops: 13, 14
- Belowground crops: 23, 24
For Setting Eggs:
- 14, 15, 24, 25
For Fishing:
- 2-17
See Best Days for more activities.
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Comments
Very interesting facts from
Very interesting facts from the Farmer's Almanac which according to old timers is more accurate in its weather preditions than the U.S. Weather Service!
My grandmother trimmed my
My grandmother trimmed my sister & my hair on the new & full moon from the time we were very little girls. We had very long & very thick braids. I still trim mine on the moon phase. It truly works.
so what happens,is it good
so what happens,is it good luck or what?
I was a hairdresser for
I was a hairdresser for twenty plus years and I had many of my clients on the full moon cycle if they wanted thick hair and new moon if they wanted new growth. I was booked all the time with clients who swore it was working getting their hair cut with the moon cycles.
But is it d day time or
But is it d day time or evening or nite time. Bcoz i had my hair cut a year bak but no growth. Can u please specify if i just hav to chek the full mon calendar days or i hav to c dat d moon cycle is completed in the evening b4 i tke my hair cut. Thnx
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