The sky on Friday, 18 September 2026
On Friday, 18 September 2026 the Moon is a First Quarter, 48% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 18 Sept, 1:03 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 2 (lord Mercury) until 18 Sept, 10:45 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| Sun rashi | Kanya |
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
Half lit and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 12° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 4° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 24° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 12° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 18 Sept 2026?
- First Quarter, 48% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 Sept 2026?
- Shukla Saptami at sunrise in India, until 18 Sept, 1:03 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 Sept 2026?
- Jyeshtha (pada 2), ruled by Mercury, until 18 Sept, 10:45 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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