Moon Phase on December 1, 2026
On Tuesday, December 1, 2026 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 06:09 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- New Moon
- in 7.5 days
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Moon Data for December 1, 2026
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 47.5%
- Moon age
- 22.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 378,988 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 06:09 UTC | Dec 1, 6:09 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 1, 2026
What will the moon phase be on December 1, 2026?
On Tuesday, December 1, 2026 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on December 1, 2026?
No. The closest full moons will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 and Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Will there be a new moon on December 1, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Monday, November 9, 2026 and Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on December 1, 2026?
The moon will be in Virgo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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