The sky on Tuesday, 15 December 2026
On Tuesday, 15 December 2026 the Moon is a First Quarter, 34% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 15 Dec, 9:24 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta, pada 4 (lord Mars) until 15 Dec, 11:55 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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
Half lit and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 14° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 8° | 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: peaked 1 day(s) ago, up to 150 meteors an hour from Gemini. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 15 Dec 2026?
- First Quarter, 34% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 Dec 2026?
- Shukla Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 15 Dec, 9:24 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 Dec 2026?
- Dhanishta (pada 4), ruled by Mars, until 15 Dec, 11:55 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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