The sky on Tuesday, 16 February 2027
On Tuesday, 16 February 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 75% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aquarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until 16 Feb, 8:25 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira, pada 1 (lord Mars) until 17 Feb, 1:41 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| Sun rashi | Kumbha |
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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 2° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Capricorn 15° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 1° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 21° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 11° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 16 Feb 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 75% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 16 Feb 2027?
- Shukla Dashami at sunrise in India, until 16 Feb, 8:25 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 16 Feb 2027?
- Mrigashira (pada 1), ruled by Mars, until 17 Feb, 1:41 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 16 Feb 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Pisces.
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