The sky on Sunday, 28 March 2027
On Sunday, 28 March 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 63% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 28 Mar, 3:05 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 2 (lord Mercury) until 29 Mar, 12:29 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 12° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 2° | 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 28 Mar 2027?
- Last Quarter, 63% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 28 Mar 2027?
- Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 28 Mar, 3:05 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 28 Mar 2027?
- Jyeshtha (pada 2), ruled by Mercury, until 29 Mar, 12:29 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 28 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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