The sky on Saturday, 29 August 2026
On Saturday, 29 August 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 98% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Pratipada until 29 Aug, 9:58 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada, pada 1 (lord Jupiter) until 30 Aug, 3:41 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 8° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 21° | 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 29 Aug 2026?
- Full Moon, 98% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 29 Aug 2026?
- Krishna Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 29 Aug, 9:58 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 29 Aug 2026?
- Purva Bhadrapada (pada 1), ruled by Jupiter, until 30 Aug, 3:41 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 29 Aug 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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