The sky on Tuesday, 20 October 2026
On Tuesday, 20 October 2026 the Moon is a First Quarter, 69% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 20 Oct, 12:49 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 20 Oct, 5:59 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| Sun rashi | Tula |
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
Half lit and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 20° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 2° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 12° | 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 1 day(s), up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 20 Oct 2026?
- First Quarter, 69% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 20 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 20 Oct, 12:49 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 20 Oct 2026?
- Shravana (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 20 Oct, 5:59 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 20 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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