The sky on Sunday, 21 March 2027
On Sunday, 21 March 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 99% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturdashi until 21 Mar, 6:20 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 2 (lord Venus) until 21 Mar, 10:04 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
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 3° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Aquarius 24° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 21° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 15° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 21 Mar 2027?
- Full Moon, 99% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 21 Mar 2027?
- Shukla Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 21 Mar, 6:20 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 21 Mar 2027?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 2), ruled by Venus, until 21 Mar, 10:04 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 21 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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