The sky on Monday, 14 December 2026
On Monday, 14 December 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 26% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 14 Dec, 7:18 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (lord Moon) until 14 Dec, 9:12 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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 Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 12° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 7° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 6° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 27° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Geminids meteor shower: peaks tonight, up to 150 meteors an hour from Gemini. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 14 Dec 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 26% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 14 Dec 2026?
- Shukla Panchami at sunrise in India, until 14 Dec, 7:18 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 14 Dec 2026?
- Shravana (pada 4), ruled by Moon, until 14 Dec, 9:12 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 14 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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