Was today the closest full moon this year?
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No — the closest full moon of 2026 comes on December 24, still 58 days away.
Why
- Today's moon is waning gibbous, 97% lit, 16.3 days old
- Last full moon was around October 10-11; next is November 24
- December 24 full moon: ~356,740 km, the year's closest