December 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 2026
Wednesday, December 23, 8:28 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in December 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 7:52 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 24, 1:28 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, December 9, 12:52 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 2026: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
December 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 2026
- Last quarterTuesday, December 1, 1:09 a.m. Virgo
- New moonTuesday, December 8, 7:52 p.m. Sagittarius
- First quarterThursday, December 17, 12:43 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonWednesday, December 23, 8:28 p.m. Cancer
- Last quarterWednesday, December 30, 2:00 p.m. Libra
December 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Last quarter1:09 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Virgo |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Virgo |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Libra |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Libra |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 8Tue | New moon7:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Sagittarius |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Sagittarius |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aquarius |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Pisces |
| 17Thu | First quarter12:43 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aries |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aries |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aries |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 23Wed | Full moon8:28 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Leo |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Virgo |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Virgo |
| 30Wed | Last quarter2:00 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Libra |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Libra |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in December 2026?
The full moon in December 2026 is on Wednesday, December 23 at 8:28 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in December 2026?
The new moon in December 2026 is on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:52 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in December 2026?
Quarter moons in December 2026: last quarter on Tuesday, December 1 at 1:09 a.m., first quarter on Thursday, December 17 at 12:43 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in December 2026?
In December 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 9–22. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in December 2026?
In December 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: December 1–7 and December 24–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in December 2026?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 2026. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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