Moon Phase on December 30, 2026
On Wednesday, December 30, 2026 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 19:00 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 8.4 days
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Moon Data for December 30, 2026
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.2%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 383,270 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 | 19:00 UTC | Dec 30, 7:00 PM 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 30, 2026
What will the moon phase be on December 30, 2026?
On Wednesday, December 30, 2026 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Will there be a full moon on December 30, 2026?
No. The closest full moons will be on Thursday, December 24, 2026 and Friday, January 22, 2027.
Will there be a new moon on December 30, 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 30, 2026?
The moon will move from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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