The sky on Sunday, 1 November 2026
On Sunday, 1 November 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 52% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Saptami until 1 Nov, 2:51 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (lord Saturn) until 2 Nov, 4:29 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 15° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 25° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Leo 18° | 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 1 Nov 2026?
- Last Quarter, 52% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 1 Nov 2026?
- Krishna Saptami at sunrise in India, until 1 Nov, 2:51 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 1 Nov 2026?
- Pushya (pada 1), ruled by Saturn, until 2 Nov, 4:29 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 1 Nov 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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