The sky on Sunday, 11 October 2026
On Sunday, 11 October 2026 the Moon is a New Moon, 1% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada until 11 Oct, 9:30 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (lord Mars) until 11 Oct, 10:30 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 Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
Next full Moon: 26 Oct, 9:48 am IST. Next new Moon: 9 Nov, 12:31 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 13° | 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.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 11 Oct 2026?
- New Moon, 1% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 11 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 11 Oct, 9:30 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 11 Oct 2026?
- Chitra (pada 2), ruled by Mars, until 11 Oct, 10:30 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 11 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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