The sky on Thursday, 10 December 2026
On Thursday, 10 December 2026 the Moon is a New Moon, 2% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada until 10 Dec, 8:44 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (lord Ketu) until 10 Dec, 11:55 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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 Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
Next full Moon: 24 Dec, 7:04 am IST. Next new Moon: 8 Jan, 1:53 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Sagittarius 6° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 4° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 5° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 27° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Geminids meteor shower: peaks in 4 day(s), up to 150 meteors an hour from Gemini. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 10 Dec 2026?
- New Moon, 2% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 10 Dec 2026?
- Shukla Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 10 Dec, 8:44 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 10 Dec 2026?
- Mula (pada 2), ruled by Ketu, until 10 Dec, 11:55 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 10 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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