The sky on Tuesday, 26 January 2027
On Tuesday, 26 January 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 78% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aquarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 26 Jan, 6:03 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, pada 1 (lord Sun) until 27 Jan, 12:07 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
Rising later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
Next full Moon: 21 Feb, 4:51 am IST. Next new Moon: 6 Feb, 9:26 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Aquarius 22° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Sagittarius 20° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 8° ℞ 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 26 Jan 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 Jan 2027?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 26 Jan, 6:03 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 Jan 2027?
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 1), ruled by Sun, until 27 Jan, 12:07 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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