The sky on Wednesday, 17 February 2027
On Wednesday, 17 February 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 85% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aquarius.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 17 Feb, 5:34 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 17 Feb, 11:29 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
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 0° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Capricorn 16° | 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 17 Feb 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 17 Feb 2027?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 17 Feb, 5:34 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 17 Feb 2027?
- Ardra (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 17 Feb, 11:29 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 17 Feb 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Pisces.
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