The sky on Friday, 23 April 2027
On Friday, 23 April 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 92% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 24 Apr, 4:19 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (lord Saturn) until 24 Apr, 6:54 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
Next full Moon: 20 May, 4:25 pm IST. Next new Moon: 6 May, 4:36 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Aries 27° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 4° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 23° | 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: peaked 1 day(s) ago, up to 18 meteors an hour from Lyra. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 23 Apr 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 23 Apr 2027?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 24 Apr, 4:19 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 23 Apr 2027?
- Anuradha (pada 1), ruled by Saturn, until 24 Apr, 6:54 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 23 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aries.
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