The sky on Saturday, 9 January 2027
On Saturday, 9 January 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 3% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 10 Jan, 7:06 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 9 Jan, 12:13 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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 Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 23° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 2° | 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 9 Jan 2027?
- New Moon, 3% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 9 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 10 Jan, 7:06 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 9 Jan 2027?
- Uttara Ashadha (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 9 Jan, 12:13 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 9 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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