The sky on Wednesday, 17 March 2027
On Wednesday, 17 March 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 72% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 17 Mar, 6:52 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (lord Rahu) until 17 Mar, 6:52 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
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 29° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 19° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 22° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 18° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 15° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 17 Mar 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 17 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 17 Mar, 6:52 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 17 Mar 2027?
- Ardra (pada 4), ruled by Rahu, until 17 Mar, 6:52 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 17 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aquarius.
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