The sky on Monday, 26 October 2026
On Monday, 26 October 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 26 Oct, 9:48 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (lord Ketu) until 26 Oct, 5:47 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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 Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
Next full Moon: 24 Nov, 8:32 pm 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 | Libra 29° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 15° | 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 5 day(s) ago, up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 26 Oct 2026?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 Oct 2026?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 26 Oct, 9:48 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 Oct 2026?
- Ashwini (pada 2), ruled by Ketu, until 26 Oct, 5:47 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 Oct 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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