The sky on Saturday, 12 September 2026
On Saturday, 12 September 2026 the Moon is a New Moon, 3% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada until 12 Sept, 7:46 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, pada 3 (lord Sun) until 12 Sept, 12:54 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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 Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 3° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 1° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 20° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 16° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 13° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 12 Sept 2026?
- New Moon, 3% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Sept 2026?
- Shukla Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 12 Sept, 7:46 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Sept 2026?
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 3), ruled by Sun, until 12 Sept, 12:54 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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