Date
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
The New Moon in December 2026 occurs on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 and stands in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius ♐. Longest nights of the year
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Sagittarius ♐
Longest nights of the year
Around New Moon, the night sky is at its darkest. Weak celestial objects such as distant galaxies, star clusters, and faint nebulae are best observed now without light pollution from the moon.
Perfect timing for milky way photography or deep space astrophotography. A clear sky combined with a new moon delivers outstanding celestial clarity.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
The New Moon stands in the sign of Sagittarius ♐.
Without moonlight, the night sky is significantly darker. Faint deep-space objects like nebulae and galaxies are much easier to see. Moonlight can wash out thousands of stars that are visible during a new moon.