The sky on Tuesday, 8 December 2026
On Tuesday, 8 December 2026 the Moon is a New Moon, 0% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 9 Dec, 6:20 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (lord Saturn) until 8 Dec, 6:14 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 | Sagittarius 3° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 2° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 4° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 27° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 8 Dec 2026?
- New Moon, 0% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 8 Dec 2026?
- Krishna Amavasya at sunrise in India, until 9 Dec, 6:20 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 8 Dec 2026?
- Anuradha (pada 3), ruled by Saturn, until 8 Dec, 6:14 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 8 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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