The sky on Tuesday, 9 March 2027
On Tuesday, 9 March 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 2% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada until 9 Mar, 3:43 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada, pada 4 (lord Jupiter) until 9 Mar, 9:59 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
Next full Moon: 22 Mar, 4:10 pm IST. Next new Moon: 7 Apr, 5:26 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Aquarius 22° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 9° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 24° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 18° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Saturn | Aries 14° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 9 Mar 2027?
- New Moon, 2% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 9 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 9 Mar, 3:43 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 9 Mar 2027?
- Purva Bhadrapada (pada 4), ruled by Jupiter, until 9 Mar, 9:59 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 9 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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