The sky on Saturday, 20 March 2027
On Saturday, 20 March 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 96% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Pisces.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until 20 Mar, 8:45 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (lord Ketu) until 20 Mar, 11:43 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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 Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 2° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 23° | 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 20 Mar 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 20 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 20 Mar, 8:45 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 20 Mar 2027?
- Magha (pada 1), ruled by Ketu, until 20 Mar, 11:43 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 20 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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