The sky on Sunday, 22 November 2026
On Sunday, 22 November 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 94% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until 23 Nov, 2:41 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (lord Ketu) until 23 Nov, 4:19 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 10° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 24° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 28° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 22 Nov 2026?
- Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 22 Nov 2026?
- Shukla Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 23 Nov, 2:41 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 22 Nov 2026?
- Ashwini (pada 1), ruled by Ketu, until 23 Nov, 4:19 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 22 Nov 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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