The sky on Monday, 15 March 2027
On Monday, 15 March 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 50% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 15 Mar, 10:59 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (lord Moon) until 15 Mar, 9:32 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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 and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 27° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 17° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 22° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| 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 15 Mar 2027?
- First Quarter, 50% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Saptami at sunrise in India, until 15 Mar, 10:59 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 Mar 2027?
- Rohini (pada 4), ruled by Moon, until 15 Mar, 9:32 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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