The sky on Saturday, 14 November 2026
On Saturday, 14 November 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 24% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 14 Nov, 11:25 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha, pada 2 (lord Venus) until 14 Nov, 8:24 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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 Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
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° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 22° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 25° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 25° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Leonids meteor shower: peaks in 3 day(s), up to 15 meteors an hour from Leo. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 14 Nov 2026?
- Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 14 Nov 2026?
- Shukla Panchami at sunrise in India, until 14 Nov, 11:25 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 14 Nov 2026?
- Purva Ashadha (pada 2), ruled by Venus, until 14 Nov, 8:24 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 14 Nov 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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