Moon Phase on Friday, December 25, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96%
- Moon age
- 16.7 days
- Moonrise
- 6:36 PM
- Moonset
- 8:56 AM
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.
A waning gibbous moon (96%) rises in the evening on Friday, December 25, 2026 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.
On Friday, December 25, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 96% illuminated and 16.7 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
Viewing tips
The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after sunset. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on December 30 at 2:00 PM EST, 5 days from now.
The next full moon is the Wolf Moon on Friday, January 22, 2027. See the Wolf Moon page for times in every US time zone.
The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go through all eight phases, the synodic month. Phases happen at the same instant everywhere on Earth, but the calendar date can change with your time zone, especially when a phase falls near midnight.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Friday, December 25, 2026?
- On Friday, December 25, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 96% illuminated and 16.7 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 25 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 6:36 PM and moonset at 8:56 AM (EST). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after December 25?
- The next full moon is the Wolf Moon on Friday, January 22, 2027 at 7:17 AM EST.