Moon Calendar

New Moon in Sagittarius 16° — December 2026

New moon in Sagittarius at 16° on December 9, 2026. Exact UTC time, major time zones, meaning, ritual, and journal prompt.

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At a glance

When is the new moon in December 2026?

The new moon is on December 9, 2026 at 2026-12-09 00:53 UTC in Sagittarius 16°. New York: Dec 8, 2026, 7:53 PM EST; Paris: Dec 9, 2026, 1:53 AM GMT+1; Mumbai: Dec 9, 2026, 6:23 AM GMT+5:30. This overview adds practical context, key considerations, and a clear way to apply the

New moon in Sagittarius 16°
Exact at 2026-12-09 00:53 UTC
Focus on intention and new beginnings

When is the new moon in December 2026?

The exact new moon occurs at 2026-12-09 00:53 UTC.

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

See the full calendar for this lunation: December 2026 Moon Calendar. For the year-level view, see 2026 Moon Calendar or 2027 Moon Calendar.

New Moon in Sagittarius meaning

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.

Who feels this new moon most

Sun, Moon, or rising in Sagittarius — and anyone with planets or angles near 16° Sagittarius — will feel this new moon more personally. The new beginning lands in the house of your birth chart where Sagittarius appears, so that life area is where the story is unfolding.

Ritual and journaling prompt

One simple ritual for this new moon in Sagittarius is to light a candle and write down what you are ready to plant a seed. Burn the paper safely and watch the smoke carry it. Pair it with the journaling prompt below.

Journaling prompt: What new intention can I plant in the area of adventure, belief, and meaning, and what first step supports it?

Why ephemeris-exact dates matter

A new moon is not a full day; it is an exact moment when the Moon reaches a specific 0° elongation from the Sun. The surrounding 24–48 hours carry the energy, but the exact time is the peak. This page uses the project's Meeus ephemeris engine, checked against published lunar tables for accuracy.