The sky on Tuesday, 11 May 2027
On Tuesday, 11 May 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 33% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 12 May, 1:24 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (lord Jupiter) until 11 May, 4:25 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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 and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 | Gemini 5° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Aries 26° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 28° | 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 5 day(s) ago, up to 50 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 11 May 2027?
- First Quarter, 33% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 11 May 2027?
- Shukla Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 12 May, 1:24 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 11 May 2027?
- Punarvasu (pada 3), ruled by Jupiter, until 11 May, 4:25 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 11 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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