The sky on Saturday, 10 October 2026
On Saturday, 10 October 2026 the Moon is a New Moon, 0% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 10 Oct, 9:20 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (lord Moon) until 10 Oct, 9:42 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 12° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 7° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Leo 7° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 21° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 10° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Draconids meteor shower: peaked 2 day(s) ago, up to 10 meteors an hour from Draco. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 10 Oct 2026?
- New Moon, 0% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 10 Oct 2026?
- Krishna Amavasya at sunrise in India, until 10 Oct, 9:20 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 10 Oct 2026?
- Hasta (pada 2), ruled by Moon, until 10 Oct, 9:42 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 10 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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