Notable people born on December 24

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People born on this day

Ricky MartinPuerto Rican singer (born 1971)Born in 1971 · View source ↗1971

Adam MickiewiczPolish national poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator, and political activist (1798-1855)Born in 1798 · View source ↗1798

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on December 24, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction100 %

Distance to the Moon356,700 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

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

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

Catholic calendarSt. TarsillaA 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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