The sky on Tuesday, 1 September 2026
On Tuesday, 1 September 2026 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 79% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 1 Sept, 7:42 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (lord Ketu) until 2 Sept, 2:41 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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 Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 13° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 23° | 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 1 Sept 2026?
- Waning Gibbous, 79% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 1 Sept 2026?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 1 Sept, 7:42 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 1 Sept 2026?
- Ashwini (pada 1), ruled by Ketu, until 2 Sept, 2:41 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 1 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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