The sky on Tuesday, 8 September 2026
On Tuesday, 8 September 2026 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 8% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwadashi until 8 Sept, 2:48 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (lord Saturn) until 8 Sept, 4:43 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 26° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 28° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 18° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 15° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 13° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 8 Sept 2026?
- Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 8 Sept 2026?
- Krishna Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 8 Sept, 2:48 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 8 Sept 2026?
- Pushya (pada 3), ruled by Saturn, until 8 Sept, 4:43 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 8 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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