The sky on Saturday, 22 August 2026
On Saturday, 22 August 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 73% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until 23 Aug, 2:00 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 3 (lord Mercury) until 22 Aug, 2:48 pm 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
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 24° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 15° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 7° | 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 22 Aug 2026?
- Waxing Gibbous, 73% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 22 Aug 2026?
- Shukla Dashami at sunrise in India, until 23 Aug, 2:00 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 22 Aug 2026?
- Jyeshtha (pada 3), ruled by Mercury, until 22 Aug, 2:48 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 22 Aug 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
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