Moon Phase on December 16, 2026
On Wednesday, December 16, 2026 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for December 16, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.7%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 393,862 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.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About December 16, 2026
What will the moon phase be on December 16, 2026?
On Wednesday, December 16, 2026 the moon will be a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on December 16, 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 16, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 and Thursday, January 7, 2027.
What zodiac sign will the moon be in on December 16, 2026?
The moon will be in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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