The sky on Sunday, 17 January 2027
On Sunday, 17 January 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 69% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 17 Jan, 12:33 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (lord Venus) until 17 Jan, 10:46 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 7° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 10° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 10° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 25° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 9° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 17 Jan 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 69% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 17 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 17 Jan, 12:33 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 17 Jan 2027?
- Bharani (pada 2), ruled by Venus, until 17 Jan, 10:46 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 17 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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