The sky on Thursday, 15 October 2026
On Thursday, 15 October 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 23% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 16 Oct, 3:26 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 1 (lord Mercury) until 16 Oct, 6:48 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 17° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 5° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 9° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 22° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 10° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Orionids meteor shower: peaks in 6 day(s), up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 15 Oct 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 23% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Panchami at sunrise in India, until 16 Oct, 3:26 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 Oct 2026?
- Jyeshtha (pada 1), ruled by Mercury, until 16 Oct, 6:48 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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