The sky on Monday, 9 November 2026
On Monday, 9 November 2026 the Moon is a New Moon, 0% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 9 Nov, 12:31 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (lord Rahu) until 9 Nov, 7:23 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
Next full Moon: 24 Nov, 8:32 pm IST. Next new Moon: 9 Dec, 6:20 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 6° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Libra 23° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 22° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 25° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 9 Nov 2026?
- New Moon, 0% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 9 Nov 2026?
- Krishna Amavasya at sunrise in India, until 9 Nov, 12:31 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 9 Nov 2026?
- Swati (pada 4), ruled by Rahu, until 9 Nov, 7:23 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 9 Nov 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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