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Moon Combustion Dates and Timings in 2026
Period 1
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Sunday
Zodiac
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
21.44°
05:35 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Tuesday
Zodiac
Capricorn (Makara)
17.57°
07:45 UTC+5:30
Period 2
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Monday
Zodiac
Capricorn (Makara)
21.60°
23:05 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Wednesday
Zodiac
Aquarius (Kumbha)
17.59°
22:28 UTC+5:30
Period 3
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Wednesday
Zodiac
Aquarius (Kumbha)
21.30°
13:56 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Friday
Zodiac
Pisces (Meena)
17.15°
10:23 UTC+5:30
Period 4
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Thursday
Zodiac
Pisces (Meena)
20.40°
01:42 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Saturday
Zodiac
Aries (Mesha)
16.11°
19:41 UTC+5:30
Period 5
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Saturday
Zodiac
Aries (Mesha)
18.92°
10:41 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Sunday
Zodiac
Taurus (Vrishabha)
14.55°
03:11 UTC+5:30
Period 6
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Sunday
Zodiac
Taurus (Vrishabha)
17.03°
17:50 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Tuesday
Zodiac
Gemini (Mithuna)
12.63°
10:01 UTC+5:30
Period 7
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Monday
Zodiac
Gemini (Mithuna)
14.95°
00:20 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Wednesday
Zodiac
Cancer (Karka)
10.58°
17:21 UTC+5:30
Period 8
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Wednesday
Zodiac
Cancer (Karka)
12.96°
07:24 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Thursday
Zodiac
Leo (Simha)
8.67°
02:12 UTC+5:30
Period 9
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Thursday
Zodiac
Leo (Simha)
11.30°
16:04 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Saturday
Zodiac
Virgo (Kanya)
7.13°
13:17 UTC+5:30
Period 10
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Friday
Zodiac
Virgo (Kanya)
10.16°
03:06 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Sunday
Zodiac
Libra (Tula)
6.13°
03:01 UTC+5:30
Period 11
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Sunday
Zodiac
Libra (Tula)
9.62°
16:59 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Tuesday
Zodiac
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
5.73°
19:31 UTC+5:30
Period 12
Combustion Begins
Moon near the Sun
Tuesday
Zodiac
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
9.61°
09:43 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Moon away from the Sun
Thursday
Zodiac
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
5.83°
14:16 UTC+5:30
From Ancient Texts
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
अस्तं गते तु सौम्ये च क्रूरे वा सूर्यसन्निधौ।
तद्बलं हीयते सर्वं फलं नैव प्रदीयते॥
astaṃ gate tu saumye ca krūre vā sūryasannidhau
tadbalaṃ hīyate sarvaṃ phalaṃ naiva pradīyate
When a benefic or malefic planet becomes combust near the Sun, its strength diminishes and it cannot deliver its results.
— Maharshi Parashara
How Moon Combustion Happens - Astronomical Explanation
The Moon orbits Earth in approximately 27.3 days and passes through different relative positions to the Sun.
When the Moon comes within 12 degrees of the Sun, it is considered combust. Due to this proximity, the Moon is lost in the Sun's brilliance and becomes invisible to the naked eye.
In Vedic astrology, a combust Moon is considered weak.
How it’s calculated today:
Sun-Moon angular distance ≤ 12°
NASA JPL DE440/441 + Lahiri Ayanāṃśa
Moon Combustion Pattern and Frequency
In 2026, there are 12 Moon combustion periods.
Moon combustion periods typically last 2–3 days because the Moon moves quickly through the zodiac.
Astrological Effects
- • Instability in mind and emotions
- • Challenges in maternal relationships
- • Issues related to water or fluids
- • Impact on public image and reputation