The sky on Thursday, 12 November 2026
On Thursday, 12 November 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 10% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 12 Nov, 6:08 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 3 (lord Mercury) until 12 Nov, 2:16 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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 hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 5° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 22° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 24° | 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 12 Nov 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Nov 2026?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 12 Nov, 6:08 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Nov 2026?
- Jyeshtha (pada 3), ruled by Mercury, until 12 Nov, 2:16 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Nov 2026?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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