The sky on Tuesday, 22 September 2026
On Tuesday, 22 September 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 83% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 22 Sept, 9:41 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 22 Sept, 7:04 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 18° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 6° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 26° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 18° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 12° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 22 Sept 2026?
- Waxing Gibbous, 83% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 22 Sept 2026?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 22 Sept, 9:41 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 22 Sept 2026?
- Uttara Ashadha (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 22 Sept, 7:04 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 22 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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