The sky on Wednesday, 23 September 2026
On Wednesday, 23 September 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 90% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwadashi until 23 Sept, 10:50 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (lord Moon) until 23 Sept, 9:07 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 20° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 6° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 27° | 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 23 Sept 2026?
- Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 23 Sept 2026?
- Shukla Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 23 Sept, 10:50 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 23 Sept 2026?
- Shravana (pada 4), ruled by Moon, until 23 Sept, 9:07 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 23 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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