The sky on Saturday, 26 December 2026
On Saturday, 26 December 2026 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 90% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 26 Dec, 8:13 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (lord Saturn) until 26 Dec, 8:19 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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
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Next full Moon: 22 Jan, 5:48 pm IST. Next new Moon: 8 Jan, 1:53 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Capricorn 1° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 18° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 9° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 26 Dec 2026?
- Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 Dec 2026?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 26 Dec, 8:13 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 Dec 2026?
- Pushya (pada 2), ruled by Saturn, until 26 Dec, 8:19 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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