The sky on Sunday, 28 February 2027
On Sunday, 28 February 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 46% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ashtami until 28 Feb, 11:43 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (lord Saturn) until 28 Feb, 1:43 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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 Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 21° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Capricorn 29° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 27° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 19° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 13° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 28 Feb 2027?
- Last Quarter, 46% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 28 Feb 2027?
- Krishna Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 28 Feb, 11:43 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 28 Feb 2027?
- Anuradha (pada 3), ruled by Saturn, until 28 Feb, 1:43 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 28 Feb 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius.
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