The sky on Friday, 12 March 2027
On Friday, 12 March 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 19% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi until 12 Mar, 2:59 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (lord Ketu) until 12 Mar, 11:23 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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 Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 24° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 13° | 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 12 Mar 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 12 Mar, 2:59 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Mar 2027?
- Ashwini (pada 4), ruled by Ketu, until 12 Mar, 11:23 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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