Notable people born on December 16

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People born on this day

Jane Austenauthor, novelist, writer (1775–1817)Born in 1775 · View source ↗1775

Arthur C. ClarkeBritish science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008)Born in 1917 · View source ↗1917

Philip K. DickAmerican science fiction author (1928–1982)Born in 1928 · View source ↗1928

Benny AnderssonSwedish musician and composerBorn in 1946 · View source ↗1946

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on December 16, 2026

Moon phaseFirst quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction43 %

Distance to the Moon393,900 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacSagittariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. DavidA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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