The sky on Friday, 2 October 2026
On Friday, 2 October 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 60% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 2 Oct, 10:16 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira, pada 1 (lord Mars) until 3 Oct, 2:55 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 2° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 8° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Leo 2° | 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 2 Oct 2026?
- Last Quarter, 60% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 2 Oct 2026?
- Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 2 Oct, 10:16 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 2 Oct 2026?
- Mrigashira (pada 1), ruled by Mars, until 3 Oct, 2:55 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 2 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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