The sky on Tuesday, 9 February 2027
On Tuesday, 9 February 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 8% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aquarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 10 Feb, 2:20 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada, pada 1 (lord Jupiter) until 10 Feb, 3:40 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
Next full Moon: 21 Feb, 4:51 am IST. Next new Moon: 8 Mar, 3:02 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Pisces 5° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Capricorn 6° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 4° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 22° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 11° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 9 Feb 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 9 Feb 2027?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 10 Feb, 2:20 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 9 Feb 2027?
- Purva Bhadrapada (pada 1), ruled by Jupiter, until 10 Feb, 3:40 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 9 Feb 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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