The sky on Saturday, 28 November 2026
On Saturday, 28 November 2026 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 78% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 28 Nov, 6:47 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (lord Jupiter) until 28 Nov, 12:54 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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
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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 18° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 26° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 1° | 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 28 Nov 2026?
- Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 28 Nov 2026?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 28 Nov, 6:47 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 28 Nov 2026?
- Punarvasu (pada 3), ruled by Jupiter, until 28 Nov, 12:54 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 28 Nov 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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