The sky on Monday, 30 November 2026
On Monday, 30 November 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 57% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Sagittarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Saptami until 1 Dec, 12:10 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (lord Mercury) until 30 Nov, 9:40 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 21° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 27° | 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 30 Nov 2026?
- Last Quarter, 57% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Nov 2026?
- Krishna Saptami at sunrise in India, until 1 Dec, 12:10 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Nov 2026?
- Ashlesha (pada 4), ruled by Mercury, until 30 Nov, 9:40 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Nov 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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