The sky on Saturday, 24 October 2026
On Saturday, 24 October 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 97% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until 24 Oct, 1:40 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 2 (lord Saturn) until 24 Oct, 8:34 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
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° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 0° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 14° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 23° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 9° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Orionids meteor shower: peaked 3 day(s) ago, up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 24 Oct 2026?
- Full Moon, 97% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 24 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 24 Oct, 1:40 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 24 Oct 2026?
- Uttara Bhadrapada (pada 2), ruled by Saturn, until 24 Oct, 8:34 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 24 Oct 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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