The sky on Wednesday, 6 January 2027
On Wednesday, 6 January 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 1% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until 6 Jan, 11:14 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (lord Ketu) until 7 Jan, 6:06 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
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 19° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 29° | 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.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 6 Jan 2027?
- New Moon, 1% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 6 Jan 2027?
- Krishna Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 6 Jan, 11:14 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 6 Jan 2027?
- Mula (pada 1), ruled by Ketu, until 7 Jan, 6:06 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 6 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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