The sky on Monday, 31 August 2026
On Monday, 31 August 2026 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 87% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 31 Aug, 8:51 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (lord Mercury) until 1 Sept, 3:22 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
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 12° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 22° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 13° | 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 31 Aug 2026?
- Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 31 Aug 2026?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 31 Aug, 8:51 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 31 Aug 2026?
- Revati (pada 1), ruled by Mercury, until 1 Sept, 3:22 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 31 Aug 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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