Moon phase tonight
Friday, December 18, 2026
Moon phase on December 18
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Waxing Gibbous
67% illuminated · 9.1 days into the lunar cycle
Illumination
67%
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Next Full Moon
Dec 246d away
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Next New Moon
Jan 720d away
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Sky-watching conditions
With 67% of the moon lit, expect moderate moonlight — a strong aurora display should still be visible, but faint activity may be washed out. Check the aurora forecast for tonight's Kp index and visibility odds.