The sky on Sunday, 10 January 2027
On Sunday, 10 January 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 7% 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 | Shravana, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 10 Jan, 3:09 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
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
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 25° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 3° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 10° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 25° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 10 Jan 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 10 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 10 Jan, 7:06 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 10 Jan 2027?
- Shravana (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 10 Jan, 3:09 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 10 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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