The sky on Thursday, 22 October 2026
On Thursday, 22 October 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 85% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 22 Oct, 2:47 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (lord Rahu) until 22 Oct, 8:48 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 1° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 13° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 23° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 9° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Orionids meteor shower: peaked 1 day(s) ago, up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 22 Oct 2026?
- Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 22 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 22 Oct, 2:47 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 22 Oct 2026?
- Shatabhisha (pada 2), ruled by Rahu, until 22 Oct, 8:48 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 22 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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