The sky on Tuesday, 20 April 2027
On Tuesday, 20 April 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 21 Apr, 3:54 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (lord Mars) until 21 Apr, 4:25 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 21° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 0° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 22° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 19° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
No planet is retrograde today.
Lyrids meteor shower: peaks in 2 day(s), up to 18 meteors an hour from Lyra. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 20 Apr 2027?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 20 Apr 2027?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 21 Apr, 3:54 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 20 Apr 2027?
- Chitra (pada 1), ruled by Mars, until 21 Apr, 4:25 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 20 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aries.
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