The sky on Friday, 8 January 2027
On Friday, 8 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 | Shukla Pratipada until 9 Jan, 4:32 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha, pada 4 (lord Venus) until 8 Jan, 9:10 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: 6 Feb, 9:26 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Capricorn 22° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 1° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 10° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 25° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 8 Jan 2027?
- New Moon, 1% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 8 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 9 Jan, 4:32 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 8 Jan 2027?
- Purva Ashadha (pada 4), ruled by Venus, until 8 Jan, 9:10 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 8 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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