The sky on Sunday, 3 January 2027
On Sunday, 3 January 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 15% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ekadashi until 3 Jan, 4:08 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (lord Jupiter) until 3 Jan, 9:35 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| Sun rashi | Dhanu |
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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
Next full Moon: 22 Jan, 5:48 pm IST. Next new Moon: 8 Jan, 1:53 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Capricorn 14° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 26° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 10° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Quadrantids meteor shower: peaks tonight, up to 110 meteors an hour from Boötes. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 3 Jan 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Jan 2027?
- Krishna Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 3 Jan, 4:08 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Jan 2027?
- Vishakha (pada 2), ruled by Jupiter, until 3 Jan, 9:35 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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