The sky on Wednesday, 27 January 2027
On Wednesday, 27 January 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 68% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aquarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 28 Jan, 3:53 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (lord Moon) until 27 Jan, 11:54 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
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 23° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Sagittarius 22° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 8° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 23° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 9° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 27 Jan 2027?
- Last Quarter, 68% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 27 Jan 2027?
- Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 28 Jan, 3:53 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 27 Jan 2027?
- Hasta (pada 2), ruled by Moon, until 27 Jan, 11:54 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 27 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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