- December 23, 2022
A thin moon before dawn on the winter solstice
On the morning of the winter solstice, Friday, December 23, 2022, a thin, thread-like moon floats in the pre-dawn sky. The winter solstice marks the day when the sun's power is at its weakest and the nights are at their longest. The following new moon marks the start of a positive energy, with brighter days ahead.