Moon Phases December 2026

December 2026 closes the year with a supermoon full moon in Cancer on December 23, at 356,729 km from Earth. Before that comes a Sagittarius new moon on December 8 and a long void-of-course stretch in Capricorn that begins on December 10.

The month opens with a last quarter moon on December 1, 2026 at 9°03′ Virgo. Virgo's Moon is analytical, good at learning and happiest with practical detail, so this is a decent point to review lists, supplies and loose ends. The mood is quiet rather than ambitious, and sorting things out suits it better than starting something big.

The new moon arrives on December 8 at 16°57′ Sagittarius, 404,678 km away. Sagittarius favors one far-reaching goal, a course of study or a venture driven by a larger ideal. Its restless, frank, optimistic streak rewards choosing a single clear target instead of scattering effort. Treat it as a month to aim, not to rush.

Two days later the Moon enters its longest void-of-course period of the month. It starts December 10 at 2:11 PM EST, after a Moon square Saturn, and lasts 44.9 hours until the Moon reaches Aquarius on December 12 at 11:05 AM EST. Traditionally this is a time to finish, rest and reflect rather than sign contracts or launch plans, and routine tasks are fine. Right after a new moon, it may be a good time to let your intention settle before you act on it.

On December 17 the first quarter moon lands at 25°17′ Pisces. Pisces leads with feeling over logic, and it can swing between moods and change course quickly. The first quarter asks you to act and push past early obstacles, so the test this month is whether the Sagittarius goal can survive a changeable, dreamy Moon. Poetry, music and imaginative writing may carry it better than plain argument.

The full moon is the highlight. On December 23 at 2°14′ Cancer, it sits only 356,729 km away, which makes it a supermoon, and astrologers read its themes as louder. Cancer brings emotions, family matters and old memories to a head, and it asks you to release past hurts and domestic worries that hold you back. With the holidays around it, that may feel especially close to home.

The last quarter moon closes the month on December 30 at 9°05′ Libra. Libra's Moon is affectionate, fair-minded and inclined to partnership, so reviewing the year often runs through other people. It is a reasonable moment to sort out what balance you want in your relationships before the new cycle begins.