The sky on Tuesday, 22 December 2026
On Tuesday, 22 December 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 97% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until 22 Dec, 2:26 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 22 Dec, 10:46 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| Sun rashi | Dhanu |
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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 25° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 14° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 8° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Ursids meteor shower: peaks tonight, up to 10 meteors an hour from Ursa Minor. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 22 Dec 2026?
- Full Moon, 97% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 22 Dec 2026?
- Shukla Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 22 Dec, 2:26 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 22 Dec 2026?
- Krittika (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 22 Dec, 10:46 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 22 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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