26 December zodiac sign
People born on 26 December have their Sun in Capricorn. From 1950 to 2030, the Sun is in Capricorn on this date in every year.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
26 December at a glance
- Sun sign
- Capricorn
- Cusp date
- No
- Dates of the sign
- 22 December to 20 January
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruler
- Saturn
- Decan
- Capricorn, 0° to 10°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 4°37′ Capricorn
- Constellation behind the Sun
- Sagittarius
About Capricorn
Capricorn is the sign that astrologers link with structure, goals and responsibility. Its people are described as disciplined and patient, with a long view of what they want.
Reliability, discipline and a steady climb towards a goal are the strengths named for Capricorn. The weak side is seriousness: a Capricorn can work too much and rest too little.
Decan and Sun position
In 2026, the Sun is at 4°37′ Capricorn at noon on 26 December in the time zone of Nicosia. A decan is a part of 10 degrees, and each sign has three. In the traditional system, a decan adds the character of the sign of the same element that goes with it. The first decan belongs to Capricorn itself, so its traits show most clearly.
The Sun in the sky on 26 December
On 26 December in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Sagittarius, not Capricornus. The signs follow the seasons, and over 2000 years the stars have moved against them.
Moon sign and rising sign
The Moon changes sign every two to three days, and the rising sign changes about every two hours. Both depend on your birth time and place, not on 26 December alone.
Print the sky of 26 December
Start from the sky over Nicosia on 26 December in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about 26 December
26 December is a Capricorn birthday. The Sun is in Capricorn on this date in every year from 1950 to 2030.
No. The Sun is in Capricorn on 26 December in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are 22 December and 19 January.
On 26 December in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Sagittarius, not Capricornus. The signs follow the seasons, and over 2000 years the stars have moved against them.