The sky on Friday, 9 April 2027
On Friday, 9 April 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 8% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 10 Apr, 1:34 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (lord Venus) until 9 Apr, 5:13 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
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
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 | Aries 1° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 17° | 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 9 Apr 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 9 Apr 2027?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 10 Apr, 1:34 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 9 Apr 2027?
- Bharani (pada 3), ruled by Venus, until 9 Apr, 5:13 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 9 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aries.
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