Lunar Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2027
Moon in Leo · waning gibbous · lunar day 19
- 89% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 226,256 miles (364,123 km)
At , the Moon moves into Leo.
Leo days bring confidence and a taste for bold moves. Obstacles look smaller, and courage comes more easily than usual. Watch for pride, which grows just as fast.
Waning gibbous
The Moon is still mostly lit, but the edge that brightened first is now fading. It rises later each evening and lingers into the morning sky. In lunar tradition, the waning weeks favor finishing, clearing, and letting go rather than starting something new.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Events of the day
- Perigee at —the Moon at its closest to Earth this orbit, 226,190 miles (364,018 km)
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Leo heats steadily—a good climate for big tasks and for work outdoors in the sun.
Lunar day 19
The nineteenth lunar day favors decluttering, in things and in relationships. Keep what matters and part with the rest.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the heart, back, diaphragm, blood circulation, and arteries.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the heart and back. Put your feet up, breathe slowly, and leave the hard training for another day.
On Leo days, the back tends to complain more, and gentle exercises help, tradition says.
A dry-brush massage of the whole body in circular strokes is a classic morning wake-up.
December is hard on sleep and digestion: keep bedtimes regular, even between holiday parties. Balance dry indoor heat with fresh air and fluids.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
Leo days are protein-and-fruit days in lunar tradition. Eggs, fish, lean meat, legumes, and nuts are the day’s staples, and fruit is the traditional pick-me-up. Keep portions moderate: tradition holds that the body feels protein more strongly today, for better and for worse.
Under a waning Moon, tradition keeps the evening meal light.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
December offers the winter classics: cabbage, beets, dried fruit, nuts, and citrus for vitamin C. Between holiday feasts, give the body lighter days too.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: fish, legumes, and dried fruit.
Tip of the day: notice how you feel after meat; on a protein day the body says clearly how much it can take.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
The Moon is at perigee today, its closest point to Earth in this orbit. In planting tradition, sowing and transplanting wait for a calmer day.
December lets the soil rest: beds covered with leaves or evergreen boughs come through winter better. Check stored produce and tools, and keep the bird feeders full. Cress grows on the windowsill, and next year’s bed plan grows in the warmth of the house.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is December 16th?
On December 16, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous, 89% lit, in the sign of Leo. It is day 19 of the lunar cycle.
Is December 16, 2027 a full moon?
No. On December 16, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is January 12, 2028.
What day is the full moon in December 2027?
The full moon in December 2027 is the Cold Moon on December 13, 2027, at 4:09 PM UTC.
The whole month day by day: lunar calendar December 2027; the whole year at a glance: lunar calendar 2027.