The sky on Sunday, 13 September 2026
On Sunday, 13 September 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 7% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 13 Sept, 7:08 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 13 Sept, 1:06 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
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
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 4° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 2° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 21° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 16° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 12° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 13 Sept 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 13 Sept 2026?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 13 Sept, 7:08 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 13 Sept 2026?
- Hasta (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 13 Sept, 1:06 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 13 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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