The sky on Tuesday, 19 January 2027
On Tuesday, 19 January 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 88% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 19 Jan, 7:51 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (lord Moon) until 19 Jan, 6:53 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 10° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Sagittarius 13° | 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 19 Jan 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 19 Jan 2027?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 19 Jan, 7:51 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 19 Jan 2027?
- Rohini (pada 2), ruled by Moon, until 19 Jan, 6:53 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 19 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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