The sky on Tuesday, 27 April 2027
On Tuesday, 27 April 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 61% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 27 Apr, 9:57 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha, pada 3 (lord Venus) until 27 Apr, 2:23 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
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 5° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 9° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 24° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 20° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 27 Apr 2027?
- Last Quarter, 61% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 27 Apr 2027?
- Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 27 Apr, 9:57 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 27 Apr 2027?
- Purva Ashadha (pada 3), ruled by Venus, until 27 Apr, 2:23 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 27 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Taurus.
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