The sky on Thursday, 15 April 2027
On Thursday, 15 April 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 69% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 15 Apr, 1:27 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (lord Saturn) until 15 Apr, 9:38 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| Sun rashi | Mesha |
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 in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 11° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Pisces 24° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 22° | 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 15 Apr 2027?
- First Quarter, 69% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 Apr 2027?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 15 Apr, 1:27 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 Apr 2027?
- Pushya (pada 4), ruled by Saturn, until 15 Apr, 9:38 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aries.
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