The sky on Wednesday, 14 October 2026
On Wednesday, 14 October 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 15% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi until 15 Oct, 1:14 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (lord Saturn) until 15 Oct, 4:03 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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 Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 16° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 5° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 9° | 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 14 Oct 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 14 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 15 Oct, 1:14 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 14 Oct 2026?
- Anuradha (pada 1), ruled by Saturn, until 15 Oct, 4:03 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 14 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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