The sky on Wednesday, 16 September 2026
On Wednesday, 16 September 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 29% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 16 Sept, 9:02 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (lord Jupiter) until 16 Sept, 5:24 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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 Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
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 9° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 3° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 23° | 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 16 Sept 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 16 Sept 2026?
- Shukla Panchami at sunrise in India, until 16 Sept, 9:02 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 16 Sept 2026?
- Vishakha (pada 3), ruled by Jupiter, until 16 Sept, 5:24 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 16 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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