The sky on Tuesday, 4 May 2027
On Tuesday, 4 May 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 4% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 4 May, 7:37 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (lord Mercury) until 5 May, 3:19 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| 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 Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
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 20° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 17° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 26° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 21° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Eta Aquariids meteor shower: peaks in 2 day(s), up to 50 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 4 May 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 4 May 2027?
- Krishna Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 4 May, 7:37 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 4 May 2027?
- Revati (pada 1), ruled by Mercury, until 5 May, 3:19 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 4 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Taurus.
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