The sky on Friday, 28 August 2026
On Friday, 28 August 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 28 Aug, 9:50 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 29 Aug, 3:13 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
Next full Moon: 26 Sept, 10:22 pm IST. Next new Moon: 11 Sept, 8:57 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Virgo 6° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 20° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 11° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 13° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 13° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 28 Aug 2026?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 28 Aug 2026?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 28 Aug, 9:50 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 28 Aug 2026?
- Shatabhisha (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 29 Aug, 3:13 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 28 Aug 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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