The sky on Friday, 21 August 2026
On Friday, 21 August 2026 the Moon is a First Quarter, 64% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 21 Aug, 11:37 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (lord Saturn) until 21 Aug, 11:53 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| Sun rashi | Simha |
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 and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
Next full Moon: 28 Aug, 9:50 am IST. Next new Moon: 11 Sept, 8:57 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Leo 22° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 14° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 6° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 11° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 14° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 21 Aug 2026?
- First Quarter, 64% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 21 Aug 2026?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 21 Aug, 11:37 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 21 Aug 2026?
- Anuradha (pada 4), ruled by Saturn, until 21 Aug, 11:53 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 21 Aug 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
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