The sky on Saturday, 1 May 2027
On Saturday, 1 May 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 24% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dashami until 1 May, 6:53 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (lord Rahu) until 2 May, 1:15 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 14° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 13° | 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.
Eta Aquariids meteor shower: peaks in 5 day(s), up to 50 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 1 May 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 1 May 2027?
- Krishna Dashami at sunrise in India, until 1 May, 6:53 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 1 May 2027?
- Shatabhisha (pada 2), ruled by Rahu, until 2 May, 1:15 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 1 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Taurus.
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