The sky on Tuesday, 13 April 2027
On Tuesday, 13 April 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 46% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 13 Apr, 5:33 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (lord Rahu) until 13 Apr, 12:15 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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 and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
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 8° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 22° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 21° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 18° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 13 Apr 2027?
- First Quarter, 46% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 13 Apr 2027?
- Shukla Saptami at sunrise in India, until 13 Apr, 5:33 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 13 Apr 2027?
- Ardra (pada 3), ruled by Rahu, until 13 Apr, 12:15 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 13 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aries.
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