Moon Phase on Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- New Moon
- Illumination
- 0%
- Moon age
- 29.4 days
- Moonrise
- 7:03 AM
- Moonset
- 3:52 PM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EST) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2026, the Moon is at or near New Moon, with about 0% of its disk lit. At this phase the Moon sits roughly between Earth and the Sun, so the side facing us is in shadow. It rises and sets with the Sun, and its glare hides it in daylight, which makes it practically invisible from New York, NY.
The Moon is in its New Moon phase on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (0% illuminated, 29.4 days into the cycle). This phase marks the start of a new lunar cycle of about 29.5 days. The Moon is too close to the Sun in the sky to see. Over the next couple of evenings, a thin crescent will appear low in the west after sunset.
Viewing tips
This is the best time of the month for stargazing, meteor watching and Milky Way photography, because there is no moonlight. Head to a dark site away from city lights and give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adapt.
The next major phase is the First Quarter on December 17 at 12:43 AM EST, 9 days from now.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Tuesday, December 8, 2026?
- On Tuesday, December 8, 2026, the Moon is in its New Moon phase, about 0% illuminated and 29.4 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 8 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:03 AM and moonset at 3:52 PM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after December 8?
- The next full moon is the Cold Moon on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM EST.