The sky on Thursday, 11 March 2027
On Thursday, 11 March 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 11% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 11 Mar, 3:39 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (lord Mercury) until 11 Mar, 11:20 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
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
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 23° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 12° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 23° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
| Jupiter | Leo 18° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 14° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 11 Mar 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 11 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 11 Mar, 3:39 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 11 Mar 2027?
- Revati (pada 4), ruled by Mercury, until 11 Mar, 11:20 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 11 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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