The sky on Friday, 26 March 2027
On Friday, 26 March 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 81% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 26 Mar, 12:43 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (lord Jupiter) until 26 Mar, 8:34 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
Next full Moon: 21 Apr, 3:54 am IST. Next new Moon: 7 Apr, 5:26 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Pisces 9° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 0° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 21° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 16° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
Retrograde today: Mars, Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 26 Mar 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 Mar 2027?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 26 Mar, 12:43 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 Mar 2027?
- Vishakha (pada 2), ruled by Jupiter, until 26 Mar, 8:34 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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