December 2026 Moon Calendar — Exact Dates & Zodiac Signs

This is the moon calendar for December 2026: exact dates and times for the new moon, full moon, first quarter, and last quarter, plus the Moon's zodiac sign at each principal phase. The full moon in December 2026 is in Cancer; the new moon is in Sagittarius.

Use this calendar to plan rituals, journal prompts, or simply to know when the lunar light shifts. All times are in UTC, with major time-zone conversions listed for the full and new moons.

TL;DR — Moon phases for December 2026

First Quarter: December 17, 2026 at 2026-12-17 05:46 UTC in Pisces 25°. This is a checkpoint for intentions set at the new moon. Last Quarter: December 1, 2026 at 2026-12-01 06:08 UTC in Virgo 9°. This is a release point before the next new moon. Full Moon: December 24, 2026 at 2026-12-24 01:31 UTC in Cancer 2° New Moon: December 9, 2026 at 2026-12-09 00:53 UTC in Sagittarius 16°

Phase-by-phase calendar

Full Moon in Cancer — December 24, 2026

A Full Moon in Cancer at 2° brings to a climax, surfaces, and asks you to release the water themes of emotions, intuition, and unconscious patterns. Because Cancer is a cardinal sign, this lunation initiates and catalyzes the area of life connected to home, family, and emotional roots. The emotion, instinct, and the rhythms of care themes of Cancer are highlighted: the gifts of nurturing, intuition, and loyalty can emerge, while the shadow side of moodiness, clinging, or withdrawal may also show up.

At 2°, the Moon's position adds a subtle nuance to the Cancer expression, blending the sign's core qualities with the specific degree's tone. This is a moment of harvest, completion, or a turning point for the house in your chart where Cancer falls.

Exact time in major time zones:

• UTC: 2026-12-24 01:31 UTC
• New York: Dec 23, 2026, 8:31 PM EST
• Los Angeles: Dec 23, 2026, 5:31 PM PST
• London: Dec 24, 2026, 1:31 AM GMT
• Paris: Dec 24, 2026, 2:31 AM GMT+1
• Mumbai: Dec 24, 2026, 7:01 AM GMT+5:30

Rituals for this full moon

New Moon in Sagittarius — December 9, 2026

A New Moon in Sagittarius at 16° seeds, invites, and asks you to set intentions around the fire themes of action, inspiration, and visibility. Because Sagittarius is a mutable sign, this lunation adapts and integrates the area of life connected to adventure, belief, and meaning. The expansion, meaning, and the search for truth themes of Sagittarius are highlighted: the gifts of optimism, honesty, and vision can emerge, while the shadow side of restlessness, bluntness, or exaggeration may also show up.

At 16°, the Moon's position adds a subtle nuance to the Sagittarius expression, blending the sign's core qualities with the specific degree's tone. This is a moment of new beginning, experiment, or first step for the house in your chart where Sagittarius falls.

Exact time in major time zones:

• UTC: 2026-12-09 00:53 UTC
• New York: Dec 8, 2026, 7:53 PM EST
• Los Angeles: Dec 8, 2026, 4:53 PM PST
• London: Dec 9, 2026, 12:53 AM GMT
• Paris: Dec 9, 2026, 1:53 AM GMT+1
• Mumbai: Dec 9, 2026, 6:23 AM GMT+5:30

Intention-setting for this new moon

What this month means for your chart

A full moon illuminates the area of life where Cancer sits in your birth chart, while a new moon is the quiet seed of the next cycle in Sagittarius. The quarters act as checkpoints. If you know your rising sign, read the house ruled by Cancer for the full-moon theme and the house ruled by Sagittarius for the new-moon theme.

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