The sky on Friday, 11 September 2026
On Friday, 11 September 2026 the Moon is a New Moon, 0% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 11 Sept, 8:57 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 3 (lord Venus) until 11 Sept, 1:16 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
Next full Moon: 26 Sept, 10:22 pm IST. Next new Moon: 10 Oct, 9:20 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Libra 1° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 0° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 20° | 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 11 Sept 2026?
- New Moon, 0% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 11 Sept 2026?
- Krishna Amavasya at sunrise in India, until 11 Sept, 8:57 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 11 Sept 2026?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 3), ruled by Venus, until 11 Sept, 1:16 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 11 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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