The sky on Wednesday, 2 December 2026
On Wednesday, 2 December 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 35% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Navami until 2 Dec, 10:51 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 4 (lord Venus) until 2 Dec, 8:52 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| Sun rashi | Vrishchika |
Lahiri ayanamsa. Times are exact astronomical crossings in IST. Printed panchangs reckon tithi and nakshatra from local sunrise, so expect differences of a few minutes, and of a day near a boundary.
The Moon tonight
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
Next full Moon: 24 Dec, 7:04 am IST. Next new Moon: 9 Dec, 6:20 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 24° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 28° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 2° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 2 Dec 2026?
- Last Quarter, 35% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 2 Dec 2026?
- Krishna Navami at sunrise in India, until 2 Dec, 10:51 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 2 Dec 2026?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 4), ruled by Venus, until 2 Dec, 8:52 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 2 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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