The sky on Friday, 30 April 2027
On Friday, 30 April 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 33% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Navami until 30 Apr, 5:12 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta, pada 2 (lord Mars) until 30 Apr, 11:07 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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 Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 12° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 12° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 25° | 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 30 Apr 2027?
- Last Quarter, 33% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Apr 2027?
- Krishna Navami at sunrise in India, until 30 Apr, 5:12 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Apr 2027?
- Dhanishta (pada 2), ruled by Mars, until 30 Apr, 11:07 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Taurus.
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