The sky on Tuesday, 23 February 2027
On Tuesday, 23 February 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 91% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 23 Feb, 9:49 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 23 Feb, 10:27 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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 Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 24° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Capricorn 23° | 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 23 Feb 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 91% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 23 Feb 2027?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 23 Feb, 9:49 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 23 Feb 2027?
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 23 Feb, 10:27 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 23 Feb 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius.
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