The sky on Monday, 18 January 2027
On Monday, 18 January 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 79% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until 18 Jan, 10:31 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (lord Sun) until 18 Jan, 9:07 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 9° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 12° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 9° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 24° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 9° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 18 Jan 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Dashami at sunrise in India, until 18 Jan, 10:31 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 Jan 2027?
- Krittika (pada 2), ruled by Sun, until 18 Jan, 9:07 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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