Notable people born on December 27

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People born on this day

Louis PasteurFrench chemist and microbiologist (1822-1895)Born in 1822 · View source ↗1822

Marlene DietrichGerman and American actress and singer (1901–1992)Born in 1901 · View source ↗1901

Timothée ChalametFrench-American actor (born 1995)Born in 1995 · View source ↗1995

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on December 27, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction83 %

Distance to the Moon365,700 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. JohnA 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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