The sky on Tuesday, 3 November 2026
On Tuesday, 3 November 2026 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 31% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Navami until 3 Nov, 11:56 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (lord Ketu) until 4 Nov, 3:28 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 13° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 25° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 19° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 24° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 9° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 3 Nov 2026?
- Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Nov 2026?
- Krishna Navami at sunrise in India, until 3 Nov, 11:56 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Nov 2026?
- Magha (pada 1), ruled by Ketu, until 4 Nov, 3:28 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Nov 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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