The sky on Friday, 26 February 2027
On Friday, 26 February 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 65% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 26 Feb, 8:43 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (lord Rahu) until 26 Feb, 10:12 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
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 22° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Capricorn 26° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 28° ℞ 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 26 Feb 2027?
- Last Quarter, 65% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 Feb 2027?
- Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 26 Feb, 8:43 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 Feb 2027?
- Swati (pada 4), ruled by Rahu, until 26 Feb, 10:12 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 Feb 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius.
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