The sky on Thursday, 8 April 2027
On Thursday, 8 April 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 3% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 9 Apr, 3:14 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (lord Ketu) until 8 Apr, 6:02 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
Next full Moon: 21 Apr, 3:54 am IST. Next new Moon: 6 May, 4:36 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Pisces 29° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 16° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 21° | 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 8 Apr 2027?
- New Moon, 3% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 8 Apr 2027?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 9 Apr, 3:14 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 8 Apr 2027?
- Ashwini (pada 2), ruled by Ketu, until 8 Apr, 6:02 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 8 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Pisces.
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