December Full Moon 2026: Cancer Supermoon on December 24
Quick Answer
The December 2026 Full Moon is on December 24 at 01:28 UTC, which is the evening of December 23 in the Americas (8:28 p.m. EST, 5:28 p.m. PST). It is at 2° Cancer, opposite the Sun in Capricorn, and it's the closest supermoon of 2026, about 356,700 km from Earth. Known as the Cold Moon, it falls on Christmas Eve and highlights home, family and the balance between emotional needs and responsibilities.
The December 2026 Full Moon, the Cold Moon, peaks on December 24 at 01:28 UTC at 2° Cancer and is the closest supermoon of 2026. Exact time, meaning and effects by sign.
The final Full Moon of 2026 arrives on December 24 at 01:28 UTC, in Cancer, opposite the Sun in Capricorn. It's the closest supermoon of the year and falls on Christmas Eve for much of the world, or the evening of December 23 in the Americas.
December 2026 Full Moon: Time and Position
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | December 24, 2026 (UTC) |
| Exact time (UTC) | 01:28 |
| New York (EST) | Dec 23, 8:28 p.m. |
| Los Angeles (PST) | Dec 23, 5:28 p.m. |
| London (GMT) | Dec 24, 01:28 |
| Moon position | 2° Cancer |
| Sun position | 2° Capricorn |
| Distance from Earth | about 356,700 km (closest full moon of 2026) |
| Traditional name | Cold Moon |
Astrological Meaning: Cancer vs Capricorn
- Cancer Moon: home, family, emotional needs, nurturing and belonging. The Moon rules Cancer, so it is strong here.
- Capricorn Sun: work, duty, ambition, structure and public responsibility.
This Full Moon spotlights the balance between taking care of people and taking care of business. Falling during the holidays, it can bring family emotions to the surface and highlight where duty has pushed out care, or where emotions need some structure.
What to Do Around This Full Moon
- Spend unhurried time with the people who feel like home.
- Let go of a responsibility that doesn't belong to you.
- Reflect on what made you feel secure in 2026, and what didn't.
- Write down what you're ready to release before the new year.
By Sign
Using Sun-sign houses:
- Cancer and Capricorn: self and partnerships (1st and 7th houses)
- Aries and Libra: home and career (4th and 10th)
- Taurus and Scorpio: communication and beliefs (3rd and 9th)
- Gemini and Sagittarius: money and shared resources (2nd and 8th)
- Leo and Aquarius: rest and inner life, or work and health (12th and 6th)
- Virgo and Pisces: friends and goals, or romance and creativity (11th and 5th)
More Lunar Dates
See the full moon calendar 2026 and the November 2026 full moon. For your exact houses, check your natal chart.
Key Takeaways
- Date and time: December 24, 2026 at 01:28 UTC (December 23 evening in the Americas).
- Position: Moon at 2° Cancer, Sun at 2° Capricorn.
- It's the closest and brightest supermoon of 2026, about 356,700 km away.
- Traditional name: Cold Moon.
- Themes: home, family, emotional security versus work and duty.
