The sky on Thursday, 3 December 2026
On Thursday, 3 December 2026 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 26% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dashami until 3 Dec, 11:05 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 3 Dec, 9:22 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 25° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 29° | 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 3 Dec 2026?
- Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Dec 2026?
- Krishna Dashami at sunrise in India, until 3 Dec, 11:05 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Dec 2026?
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 3 Dec, 9:22 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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