The sky on Monday, 22 February 2027
On Monday, 22 February 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 96% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwitiya until 22 Feb, 11:38 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 3 (lord Venus) until 22 Feb, 11:52 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
Next full Moon: 22 Mar, 4:10 pm IST. Next new Moon: 8 Mar, 3:02 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Aquarius 25° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Capricorn 22° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 29° ℞ 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 22 Feb 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 22 Feb 2027?
- Krishna Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 22 Feb, 11:38 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 22 Feb 2027?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 3), ruled by Venus, until 22 Feb, 11:52 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 22 Feb 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius.
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