The sky on Wednesday, 28 October 2026
On Wednesday, 28 October 2026 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 92% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 29 Oct, 1:13 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (lord Sun) until 28 Oct, 1:32 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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
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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 19° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 28° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 16° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 23° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 9° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 28 Oct 2026?
- Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 28 Oct 2026?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 29 Oct, 1:13 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 28 Oct 2026?
- Krittika (pada 3), ruled by Sun, until 28 Oct, 1:32 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 28 Oct 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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