The sky on Saturday, 8 May 2027
On Saturday, 8 May 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 6% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 8 May, 11:49 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (lord Moon) until 8 May, 9:57 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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 hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
Next full Moon: 20 May, 4:25 pm IST. Next new Moon: 5 Jun, 1:18 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Taurus 29° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 22° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 27° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 18° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 21° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Eta Aquariids meteor shower: peaked 2 day(s) ago, up to 50 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 8 May 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 8 May 2027?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 8 May, 11:49 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 8 May 2027?
- Rohini (pada 2), ruled by Moon, until 8 May, 9:57 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 8 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Taurus.
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