The sky on Friday, 30 October 2026
On Friday, 30 October 2026 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 74% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Panchami until 30 Oct, 7:27 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira, pada 4 (lord Mars) until 30 Oct, 9:06 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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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The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
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 18° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 26° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 17° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 24° | 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 30 Oct 2026?
- Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Oct 2026?
- Krishna Panchami at sunrise in India, until 30 Oct, 7:27 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Oct 2026?
- Mrigashira (pada 4), ruled by Mars, until 30 Oct, 9:06 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Oct 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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