The sky on Friday, 5 February 2027
On Friday, 5 February 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 1% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aquarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until 5 Feb, 7:06 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha, pada 3 (lord Sun) until 5 Feb, 6:31 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 | Pisces 4° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Capricorn 2° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 6° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 22° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 10° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 5 Feb 2027?
- New Moon, 1% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 5 Feb 2027?
- Krishna Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 5 Feb, 7:06 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 5 Feb 2027?
- Uttara Ashadha (pada 3), ruled by Sun, until 5 Feb, 6:31 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 5 Feb 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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