The sky on Saturday, 12 December 2026
On Saturday, 12 December 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 11% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 12 Dec, 2:05 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha, pada 1 (lord Sun) until 13 Dec, 6:11 am 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
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
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 9° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 5° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 5° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 27° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
No planet is retrograde today.
Geminids meteor shower: peaks in 2 day(s), up to 150 meteors an hour from Gemini. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 12 Dec 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Dec 2026?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 12 Dec, 2:05 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Dec 2026?
- Uttara Ashadha (pada 1), ruled by Sun, until 13 Dec, 6:11 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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