Moon phase tonight
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Moon phase on December 22
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Waxing Gibbous
97% illuminated · 13.1 days into the lunar cycle
Illumination
97%
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Next Full Moon
Dec 242d away
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Next New Moon
Jan 716d away
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Sky-watching conditions
With 97% of the moon lit, expect significant moonlight — only a bright, active aurora is likely to stand out against the sky glow. Check the aurora forecast for tonight's Kp index and visibility odds.