The sky on Friday, 19 March 2027
On Friday, 19 March 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 90% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwadashi until 19 Mar, 11:19 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (lord Mercury) until 20 Mar, 1:32 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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 in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 | Pisces 1° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 21° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 21° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 15° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 19 Mar 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 19 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 19 Mar, 11:19 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 19 Mar 2027?
- Ashlesha (pada 1), ruled by Mercury, until 20 Mar, 1:32 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 19 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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