The sky on Tuesday, 30 March 2027
On Tuesday, 30 March 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 44% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ashtami until 30 Mar, 7:37 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha, pada 1 (lord Venus) until 31 Mar, 6:16 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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 Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
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 15° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 5° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 20° ℞ 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 30 Mar 2027?
- Last Quarter, 44% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Mar 2027?
- Krishna Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 30 Mar, 7:37 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Mar 2027?
- Purva Ashadha (pada 1), ruled by Venus, until 31 Mar, 6:16 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Mar 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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