The sky on Sunday, 25 April 2027
On Sunday, 25 April 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 79% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Panchami until 26 Apr, 7:37 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 4 (lord Mercury) until 25 Apr, 8:56 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 Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
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 | Taurus 1° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 6° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 24° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 19° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Lyrids meteor shower: peaked 3 day(s) ago, up to 18 meteors an hour from Lyra. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 25 Apr 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 79% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 25 Apr 2027?
- Krishna Panchami at sunrise in India, until 26 Apr, 7:37 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 25 Apr 2027?
- Jyeshtha (pada 4), ruled by Mercury, until 25 Apr, 8:56 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 25 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Taurus.
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