The sky on Saturday, 5 December 2026
On Saturday, 5 December 2026 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 11% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwadashi until 6 Dec, 12:55 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (lord Mars) until 5 Dec, 11:50 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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 Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
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 28° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 0° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 3° | 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 5 Dec 2026?
- Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 5 Dec 2026?
- Krishna Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 6 Dec, 12:55 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 5 Dec 2026?
- Chitra (pada 4), ruled by Mars, until 5 Dec, 11:50 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 5 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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