The sky on Monday, 12 October 2026
On Monday, 12 October 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 4% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 12 Oct, 10:12 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (lord Rahu) until 12 Oct, 11:50 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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 hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
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 14° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 6° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Leo 8° | 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 12 Oct 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 12 Oct, 10:12 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Oct 2026?
- Swati (pada 2), ruled by Rahu, until 12 Oct, 11:50 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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