The sky on Friday, 25 September 2026
On Friday, 25 September 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 99% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturdashi until 25 Sept, 11:10 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (lord Rahu) until 25 Sept, 11:23 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 23° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 7° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Cancer 28° | 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 25 Sept 2026?
- Full Moon, 99% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 25 Sept 2026?
- Shukla Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 25 Sept, 11:10 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 25 Sept 2026?
- Shatabhisha (pada 4), ruled by Rahu, until 25 Sept, 11:23 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 25 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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