The sky on Saturday, 17 April 2027
On Saturday, 17 April 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 87% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 17 Apr, 9:33 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (lord Ketu) until 17 Apr, 7:12 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 15° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Pisces 26° | 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 17 Apr 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 17 Apr 2027?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 17 Apr, 9:33 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 17 Apr 2027?
- Magha (pada 4), ruled by Ketu, until 17 Apr, 7:12 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 17 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aries.
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