The sky on Thursday, 3 September 2026
On Thursday, 3 September 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 58% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Saptami until 4 Sept, 2:29 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (lord Sun) until 4 Sept, 12:31 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
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 17° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 25° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 15° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 14° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 13° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 3 Sept 2026?
- Last Quarter, 58% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Sept 2026?
- Krishna Saptami at sunrise in India, until 4 Sept, 2:29 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Sept 2026?
- Krittika (pada 1), ruled by Sun, until 4 Sept, 12:31 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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