The sky on Tuesday, 29 December 2026
On Tuesday, 29 December 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 62% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 29 Dec, 1:25 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 3 (lord Venus) until 29 Dec, 3:41 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 6° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 21° | 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 29 Dec 2026?
- Last Quarter, 62% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 29 Dec 2026?
- Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 29 Dec, 1:25 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 29 Dec 2026?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 3), ruled by Venus, until 29 Dec, 3:41 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 29 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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