The Moon on this date is Waning Gibbous, with about 78% of its disk illuminated.
Moonrise and moonset are for Seoul. Moonset is when the Moon that rose this day sets, so it can fall on the next day.
Look for distant Jupiter beside the Moon.
Viewing candidate 12/28, 04:00 · S · altitude about 64° · Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)
The Moon and Jupiter appear close together in our sky; they are not physically close.
Closest approach 12/28, 01:26 KST · 1.4° geocentric separation
Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)
Viewing candidate 12/28, 04:00 · S · altitude about 64°
Clouds and light pollution affect actual visibility.
On December 28, 2026, the Moon will be a waning gibbous, 19.1 days old and 78% illuminated, in the constellation Leo about 369,054 km (229,319 mi) from Earth. The next New Moon will follow on January 7, 2027.
| Date | Moon | Lit | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/25 Fri | Waning Gibbous | 98% | 16.1d |
| 12/26 Sat | Waning Gibbous | 94% | 17.1d |
| 12/27 Sun | Waning Gibbous | 87% | 18.1d |
| 12/28 Mon | Waning Gibbous | 78% | 19.1d |
| 12/29 Tue | Waning Gibbous | 68% | 20.1d |
| 12/30 Wed | Waning Gibbous | 57% | 21.1d |
| 12/31 Thu | Waning Crescent | 47% | 22.1d |
Values are calculated with Astronomy Engine at 12:00 Korea Standard Time (03:00 UTC) on each date; New and Full Moon dates are in UTC. Moon age counts days since the New Moon; distance is centre to centre.
