The sky on Wednesday, 23 December 2026
On Wednesday, 23 December 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturdashi until 23 Dec, 10:51 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (lord Moon) until 23 Dec, 7:59 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 26° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 15° | 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: peaked 1 day(s) ago, up to 10 meteors an hour from Ursa Minor. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 23 Dec 2026?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 23 Dec 2026?
- Shukla Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 23 Dec, 10:51 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 23 Dec 2026?
- Rohini (pada 4), ruled by Moon, until 23 Dec, 7:59 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 23 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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