The sky on Tuesday, 24 November 2026
On Tuesday, 24 November 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 24 Nov, 8:32 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (lord Sun) until 24 Nov, 11:32 pm 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
Next full Moon: 24 Dec, 7:04 am IST. Next new Moon: 9 Dec, 6:20 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 13° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 24° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 29° | 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 24 Nov 2026?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 24 Nov 2026?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 24 Nov, 8:32 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 24 Nov 2026?
- Krittika (pada 1), ruled by Sun, until 24 Nov, 11:32 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 24 Nov 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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