The sky on Saturday, 20 February 2027
On Saturday, 20 February 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturdashi until 20 Feb, 7:57 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (lord Mercury) until 20 Feb, 4:04 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 | Aquarius 27° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Capricorn 19° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 0° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 20° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 12° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 20 Feb 2027?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 20 Feb 2027?
- Shukla Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 20 Feb, 7:57 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 20 Feb 2027?
- Ashlesha (pada 3), ruled by Mercury, until 20 Feb, 4:04 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 20 Feb 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius.
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