Viewing advice
The closest full moon of 2026, by a wide margin over the other three in this run.
The best time to see December Supermoon in 2026 is December 24, 2026. Timing status: Predicted dates.
2026's closest full moon rises on Christmas Eve.
December's full moon is the closest to Earth all year, and it falls on Christmas Eve. It is the third of four consecutive supermoons this season and the one that clears every definition of the term, strict or loose. The size illusion is strongest at moonrise, so the useful plan is simple: find a clear eastern horizon with a foreground, a skyline, a tree line, a coastline, right around local moonrise, not later once the Moon is high and looks ordinary again.
Where to view it
Best seen far from city lights. Tap a spot to plan a trip around it.
In season during December 24, 2026
Natural events whose season is on while this peaks, so one trip could catch both the sky and the ground.
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Frequently asked questions
When is December Supermoon 2026?
December Supermoon 2026: December 24, 2026.
