The sky on Saturday, 3 April 2027
On Saturday, 3 April 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 11% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwadashi until 4 Apr, 4:29 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta, pada 3 (lord Mars) until 3 Apr, 2:41 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 21° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 10° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 20° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 17° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 3 Apr 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Apr 2027?
- Krishna Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 4 Apr, 4:29 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Apr 2027?
- Dhanishta (pada 3), ruled by Mars, until 3 Apr, 2:41 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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