The sky on Tuesday, 12 January 2027
On Tuesday, 12 January 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 20% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi until 12 Jan, 11:31 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (lord Rahu) until 12 Jan, 8:15 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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 Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 28° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 5° | 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 12 Jan 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 12 Jan, 11:31 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Jan 2027?
- Shatabhisha (pada 2), ruled by Rahu, until 12 Jan, 8:15 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Capricorn.
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