The sky on Friday, 15 January 2027
On Friday, 15 January 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 48% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 15 Jan, 2:22 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (lord Mercury) until 15 Jan, 11:58 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| Sun rashi | Makara |
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
Half lit and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
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 | Aquarius 4° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 8° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 10° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 25° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 9° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 15 Jan 2027?
- First Quarter, 48% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Saptami at sunrise in India, until 15 Jan, 2:22 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 Jan 2027?
- Revati (pada 2), ruled by Mercury, until 15 Jan, 11:58 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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