The sky on Tuesday, 16 March 2027
On Tuesday, 16 March 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 61% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 16 Mar, 9:03 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira, pada 4 (lord Mars) until 16 Mar, 8:20 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| Sun rashi | Meena |
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.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
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 28° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 18° | 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 16 Mar 2027?
- First Quarter, 61% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 16 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 16 Mar, 9:03 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 16 Mar 2027?
- Mrigashira (pada 4), ruled by Mars, until 16 Mar, 8:20 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 16 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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