Moon Phase on Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 51%
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 11:18 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.
On Wednesday, December 30, 2026, the Moon is at Last Quarter (also called Third Quarter), about 51% illuminated. The left half is lit, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. The Moon is three quarters of the way through its orbit since New Moon.
A Last Quarter Moon (51% lit) is a morning object on Wednesday, December 30, 2026. Its terminator runs straight down the middle, and the craters along it stand out, but you will need to be up late or early to see it.
Viewing tips
Evenings are dark until the Moon rises around midnight, which is great for stargazing in the first half of the night. Telescope users can catch terminator detail in the pre-dawn sky.
The next major phase is the New Moon on January 7 at 3:25 PM EST, 8 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Wednesday, December 30, 2026?
- On Wednesday, December 30, 2026, the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase, about 51% illuminated and 21.7 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EST).
- What time does the Moon rise on December 30 in New York, NY?
- The Moon does not rise above the horizon in New York, NY on December 30 (EST). It may still be visible from the previous night; check the day before on Moonlix for rise times.
- When is the next full moon after December 30?
- The next full moon is the Wolf Moon on Friday, January 22, 2027 at 7:17 AM EST.