The lunar phase on Friday, December 14, 1866 was a First Quarter. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon was 50% illuminated, 7.4 days old, and 25% of the way through the lunar cycle.
During the First Quarter, one half of the moon is illuminated. The moon rises around noon and sets around midnight.
The next Full Moon was on Friday, December 21, 1866 (Cold Moon), and the next New Moon was on Saturday, January 5, 1867.
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of December 1866.
Full Moon Names and their Traditional Meanings
Each of the twelve full moons of the calendar year has its own traditional name that helps remind us of our connection with the natural world.
Moon Signs and their Personality Traits
Most people know their zodiac sign as their sun sign, but did you know you also have a moon sign that corresponds to the location of the moon at the date and time of your birth?
What is a Blue Moon?
What is a Blue Moon, and why does it hold such fascination in our cultural and mythological history?