The sky on Wednesday, 5 May 2027
On Wednesday, 5 May 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 1% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until 5 May, 6:24 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (lord Ketu) until 6 May, 2:38 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 22° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 18° | 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 1 day(s), up to 50 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 5 May 2027?
- New Moon, 1% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 5 May 2027?
- Krishna Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 5 May, 6:24 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 5 May 2027?
- Ashwini (pada 1), ruled by Ketu, until 6 May, 2:38 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 5 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Taurus.
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