The sky on Thursday, 8 October 2026
On Thursday, 8 October 2026 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 5% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 8 Oct, 10:21 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 2 (lord Venus) until 8 Oct, 9:24 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 10° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 7° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Leo 6° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 20° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 11° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Draconids meteor shower: peaks tonight, up to 10 meteors an hour from Draco. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 8 Oct 2026?
- Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 8 Oct 2026?
- Krishna Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 8 Oct, 10:21 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 8 Oct 2026?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 2), ruled by Venus, until 8 Oct, 9:24 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 8 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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