The sky on Thursday, 31 December 2026
On Thursday, 31 December 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 41% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ashtami until 31 Dec, 12:30 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 31 Dec, 4:09 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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 Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 9° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 23° | 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 31 Dec 2026?
- Last Quarter, 41% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 31 Dec 2026?
- Krishna Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 31 Dec, 12:30 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 31 Dec 2026?
- Hasta (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 31 Dec, 4:09 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 31 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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