The sky on Wednesday, 18 November 2026
On Wednesday, 18 November 2026 the Moon is a First Quarter, 61% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 18 Nov, 6:06 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 19 Nov, 6:10 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| Sun rashi | Vrishchika |
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 and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 7° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 23° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 26° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Leonids meteor shower: peaked 1 day(s) ago, up to 15 meteors an hour from Leo. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 18 Nov 2026?
- First Quarter, 61% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 Nov 2026?
- Shukla Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 18 Nov, 6:06 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 Nov 2026?
- Shatabhisha (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 19 Nov, 6:10 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 Nov 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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