The sky on Friday, 14 May 2027
On Friday, 14 May 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 66% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 14 May, 7:42 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (lord Ketu) until 14 May, 12:43 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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 Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 10° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Aries 29° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 0° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 18° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 22° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 14 May 2027?
- First Quarter, 66% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 14 May 2027?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 14 May, 7:42 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 14 May 2027?
- Magha (pada 3), ruled by Ketu, until 14 May, 12:43 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 14 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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