How Many Weeks Until December 2026 New Moon?
December 2026 New Moon falls on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
December 2026 New Moon falls on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 — a Wednesday. As of today that is 47 days, or 6 weeks and 5 days. The table below lists every "weeks to go" milestone between now and the date, so you can work backwards from the day itself instead of counting forward from today.
| Weeks to go | Starts on |
|---|---|
| 6 | Wed 28 Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Wed 04 Nov 2026 |
| 4 | Wed 11 Nov 2026 |
| 3 | Wed 18 Nov 2026 |
| 2 | Wed 25 Nov 2026 |
| 1 | Wed 02 Dec 2026 |
Why the week count moves the way it does
Weeks are the unit people actually plan in. Deadlines, notice periods and rotas run in weeks, which is why a week count tends to be more useful than a raw day count once you are more than a fortnight out. Note that the two figures answer slightly different questions: "how many weeks" is full weeks only, while "weeks and days" keeps the remainder.
About December 2026 New Moon
The December 2026 new moon falls at 00:53 UTC on December 09, 2026, at 16°56' Sagittarius. The Moon sits between Earth and Sun, so its dark side faces us: no Moon visible for about a day on either side.
A new moon in Sagittarius is the traditional planting moment of the month — the sky's blank page. Anything begun in the days around it shares the sign's flavor, and the intentions you set now come to full light at the Sagittarius full moon six months later.
Quick facts
| Exact (UTC) | December 09, 2026 · 00:53 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac position | 16°56' Sagittarius |
| Moon phase | New Moon (0% illumination) |
| Best viewing | Moonless night — ideal for stars, meteors and the Milky Way |