The sky on Saturday, 30 January 2027
On Saturday, 30 January 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 38% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aquarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Navami until 31 Jan, 6:31 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (lord Jupiter) until 31 Jan, 3:51 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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 Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
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 28° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Sagittarius 25° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 7° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 23° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 10° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 30 Jan 2027?
- Last Quarter, 38% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Jan 2027?
- Krishna Navami at sunrise in India, until 31 Jan, 6:31 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Jan 2027?
- Vishakha (pada 1), ruled by Jupiter, until 31 Jan, 3:51 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Jan 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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