The sky on Wednesday, 30 September 2026
On Wednesday, 30 September 2026 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 81% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 30 Sept, 2:57 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (lord Venus) until 30 Sept, 7:37 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
Next full Moon: 26 Oct, 9:48 am IST. Next new Moon: 10 Oct, 9:20 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 0° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 8° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Leo 1° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 19° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 11° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 30 Sept 2026?
- Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Sept 2026?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 30 Sept, 2:57 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Sept 2026?
- Bharani (pada 4), ruled by Venus, until 30 Sept, 7:37 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Sept 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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