Date
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Full Moon December 2026
The Full Moon in December 2026 occurs on Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 02:28 CET and is in the sign of Cancer ♋. It is the largest full moon of the year — Supermoon at perigee.
Full Moon December 2026 — All Details
Time
02:28 CET
Moon Name
Cold Moon
Zodiac Sign
Cancer ♋
Next New Moon
January 7, 2027
Observing Full Moon December 2026
Best Timing
Shortly after moonrise, the full moon is close to the horizon — ideal for photos with a foreground. City skylines, trees, or bodies of water yield impressive compositions. The live view shows the exact moonrise for your location.
Photography Tip
Short exposure (1/250s–1/500s), low ISO (100–400), telephoto range. Smartphone: tap the moon manually, slide exposure control down. Use a tripod for sharpness at long focal lengths.
The Cold Moon: Name & Folklore
Cold Moon: the full moon of the longest, coldest nights. In Europe it is also known as the Moon before Yule.
Tip for December 2026
The December full moon takes the year’s highest path and shines for up to 17 hours — the longest full-moon night, ideal for extended observation.
Special Note
Doubly special: the closest supermoon of 2026 — and a full moon on Christmas Eve (once in ~19 years).
Frequently Asked Questions about Full Moon December 2026
When is the Full Moon in December 2026?
Thursday, December 24, 2026, at exactly 02:28 CET. The exact local moonrise is shown in the live view on the homepage.
In which zodiac sign is the Full Moon of December 2026?
The Full Moon is in the sign of Cancer ♋.
When is the next New Moon after the Full Moon of December 2026?
The next New Moon after the Full Moon in December is on January 7, 2027.
Why is the December full moon called “Cold Moon”?
Cold Moon: the full moon of the longest, coldest nights. In Europe it is also known as the Moon before Yule.